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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.68, 6,819.35 and 3,721.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.68, 6,819.35 and 3,721.95 is: 5,608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.68 : 6,819.35 = 3,721.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.68/6,819.35 = 3,721.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.68x = 6,819.35 × 3,721.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.68x = 25,381,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,381,261.12/4,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.28

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