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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.48, 6,217.50 and 3,786.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.48, 6,217.50 and 3,786.76 is: 5,676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.48 : 6,217.50 = 3,786.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.48/6,217.50 = 3,786.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.48x = 6,217.50 × 3,786.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.48x = 23,544,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,544,180.30/4,147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.74

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