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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,526.28, 6,249.96 and 3,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,526.28, 6,249.96 and 3,687.12 is: 5,091.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,526.28 : 6,249.96 = 3,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,526.28/6,249.96 = 3,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,526.28x = 6,249.96 × 3,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,526.28x = 23,044,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,044,352.52/4,526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.23

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