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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.61, 6,253.79 and 3,870.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.61, 6,253.79 and 3,870.33 is: 5,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.61 : 6,253.79 = 3,870.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.61/6,253.79 = 3,870.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.61x = 6,253.79 × 3,870.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.61x = 24,204,211.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,204,211.70/4,535.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,336.48

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