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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.92, 6,362.68 and 3,757.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.92, 6,362.68 and 3,757.31 is: 5,188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.92 : 6,362.68 = 3,757.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.92/6,362.68 = 3,757.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.92x = 6,362.68 × 3,757.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.92x = 23,906,561.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,906,561.19/4,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.15

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