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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.54, 6,672.12 and 3,711.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.54, 6,672.12 and 3,711.48 is: 5,124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.54 : 6,672.12 = 3,711.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.54/6,672.12 = 3,711.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.54x = 6,672.12 × 3,711.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.54x = 24,763,432.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,763,432.54/4,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.31

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