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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.62, 7,257.48 and 3,452.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.62, 7,257.48 and 3,452.32 is: 5,181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.62 : 7,257.48 = 3,452.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.62/7,257.48 = 3,452.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.62x = 7,257.48 × 3,452.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.62x = 25,055,143.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,055,143.35/4,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,181.37

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