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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.05, 7,007.03 and 3,846.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.05, 7,007.03 and 3,846.32 is: 5,795.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.05 : 7,007.03 = 3,846.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.05/7,007.03 = 3,846.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.05x = 7,007.03 × 3,846.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.05x = 26,951,279.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,951,279.63/4,650.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,795.92

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