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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.96, 6,791.63 and 3,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.96, 6,791.63 and 3,975.54 is: 5,952.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.96 : 6,791.63 = 3,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.96/6,791.63 = 3,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.96x = 6,791.63 × 3,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.96x = 27,000,351.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,000,351.38/4,535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.52

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