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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.42, 6,281.22 and 3,808.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.42, 6,281.22 and 3,808.92 is: 5,242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.42 : 6,281.22 = 3,808.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.42/6,281.22 = 3,808.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.42x = 6,281.22 × 3,808.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.42x = 23,924,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,924,664.48/4,563.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,242.70

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