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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.58, 7,007.87 and 3,846.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.58, 7,007.87 and 3,846.94 is: 5,796.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.58 : 7,007.87 = 3,846.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.58/7,007.87 = 3,846.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.58x = 7,007.87 × 3,846.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.58x = 26,958,836.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,958,836.18/4,650.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,796.88

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