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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.08, 6,361.52 and 3,756.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.08, 6,361.52 and 3,756.46 is: 5,186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.08 : 6,361.52 = 3,756.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.08/6,361.52 = 3,756.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.08x = 6,361.52 × 3,756.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.08x = 23,896,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,896,795.42/4,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.97

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