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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.55, 6,752.42 and 3,725.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.55, 6,752.42 and 3,725.23 is: 5,574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.55 : 6,752.42 = 3,725.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.55/6,752.42 = 3,725.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.55x = 6,752.42 × 3,725.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.55x = 25,154,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,154,317.56/4,512.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,574.30

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