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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,548.63, 6,268.41 and 3,711.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,548.63, 6,268.41 and 3,711.51 is: 5,114.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,548.63 : 6,268.41 = 3,711.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,548.63/6,268.41 = 3,711.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,548.63x = 6,268.41 × 3,711.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,548.63x = 23,265,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,265,266.40/4,548.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.79

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