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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,583.76, 6,342.26 and 3,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,583.76, 6,342.26 and 3,995.52 is: 5,528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,583.76 : 6,342.26 = 3,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,583.76/6,342.26 = 3,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,583.76x = 6,342.26 × 3,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,583.76x = 25,340,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,340,606.70/4,583.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.35

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