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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.84, 6,912.27 and 3,791.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.84, 6,912.27 and 3,791.76 is: 5,683.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.84 : 6,912.27 = 3,791.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.84/6,912.27 = 3,791.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.84x = 6,912.27 × 3,791.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.84x = 26,209,668.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,209,668.90/4,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.13

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