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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.63, 7,282.85 and 3,541.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.63, 7,282.85 and 3,541.95 is: 5,303.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.63 : 7,282.85 = 3,541.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.63/7,282.85 = 3,541.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.63x = 7,282.85 × 3,541.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.63x = 25,795,472.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,795,472.85/4,863.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.75

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