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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.52, 6,974.82 and 3,875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.52, 6,974.82 and 3,875.52 is: 5,812.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.52 : 6,974.82 = 3,875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.52/6,974.82 = 3,875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.52x = 6,974.82 × 3,875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.52x = 27,031,054.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,031,054.41/4,650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.48

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