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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.08, 6,255.26 and 3,695.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.08, 6,255.26 and 3,695.78 is: 5,097.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.08 : 6,255.26 = 3,695.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.08/6,255.26 = 3,695.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.08x = 6,255.26 × 3,695.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.08x = 23,118,075.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,118,075.82/4,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,097.61

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