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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.83, 6,777.50 and 3,819.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.83, 6,777.50 and 3,819.89 is: 5,738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.83 : 6,777.50 = 3,819.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.83/6,777.50 = 3,819.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.83x = 6,777.50 × 3,819.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.83x = 25,889,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,889,304.48/4,511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.09

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