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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.82, 6,514.57 and 3,840.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.82, 6,514.57 and 3,840.94 is: 5,731.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.82 : 6,514.57 = 3,840.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.82/6,514.57 = 3,840.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.82x = 6,514.57 × 3,840.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.82x = 25,022,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,022,072.50/4,365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,731.36

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