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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.54, 7,007.79 and 3,846.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.54, 7,007.79 and 3,846.82 is: 5,796.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.54 : 7,007.79 = 3,846.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.54/7,007.79 = 3,846.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.54x = 7,007.79 × 3,846.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.54x = 26,957,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,957,706.73/4,650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,796.68

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