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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.07, 6,299.45 and 3,747.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.07, 6,299.45 and 3,747.48 is: 5,166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.07 : 6,299.45 = 3,747.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.07/6,299.45 = 3,747.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.07x = 6,299.45 × 3,747.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.07x = 23,607,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,607,058.20/4,569.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,166.71

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