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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.29, 7,007.41 and 3,846.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.29, 7,007.41 and 3,846.57 is: 5,796.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.29 : 7,007.41 = 3,846.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.29/7,007.41 = 3,846.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.29x = 7,007.41 × 3,846.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.29x = 26,954,483.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,954,483.47/4,650.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,796.30

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