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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.42, 8,617.54 and 4,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.42, 8,617.54 and 4,363.12 is: 6,537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.42 : 8,617.54 = 4,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.42/8,617.54 = 4,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.42x = 8,617.54 × 4,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.42x = 37,599,361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,599,361.12/5,751.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.40

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