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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.57, 6,519.96 and 3,662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.57, 6,519.96 and 3,662.88 is: 5,047.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.57 : 6,519.96 = 3,662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.57/6,519.96 = 3,662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.57x = 6,519.96 × 3,662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.57x = 23,881,831.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,881,831.08/4,731.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.34

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