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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,564.08, 6,287.76 and 3,775.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,564.08, 6,287.76 and 3,775.68 is: 5,201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,564.08 : 6,287.76 = 3,775.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,564.08/6,287.76 = 3,775.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,564.08x = 6,287.76 × 3,775.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,564.08x = 23,740,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,740,569.68/4,564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.61

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