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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.83, 6,862.06 and 3,346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.83, 6,862.06 and 3,346.18 is: 5,011.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.83 : 6,862.06 = 3,346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.83/6,862.06 = 3,346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.83x = 6,862.06 × 3,346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.83x = 22,961,687.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,961,687.93/4,581.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.47

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