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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.68, 7,131.72 and 3,583.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.68, 7,131.72 and 3,583.62 is: 5,359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.68 : 7,131.72 = 3,583.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.68/7,131.72 = 3,583.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.68x = 7,131.72 × 3,583.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.68x = 25,557,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,557,374.43/4,768.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,359.42

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