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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,649.54, 7,006.28 and 3,845.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,649.54, 7,006.28 and 3,845.82 is: 5,795.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,649.54 : 7,006.28 = 3,845.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,649.54/7,006.28 = 3,845.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,649.54x = 7,006.28 × 3,845.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,649.54x = 26,944,892.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,944,892.61/4,649.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,795.17

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