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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,547.68, 6,845.52 and 3,879.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,547.68, 6,845.52 and 3,879.52 is: 5,839.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,547.68 : 6,845.52 = 3,879.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,547.68/6,845.52 = 3,879.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,547.68x = 6,845.52 × 3,879.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,547.68x = 26,557,331.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,557,331.75/4,547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,839.75

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