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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.63, 7,007.92 and 3,846.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.63, 7,007.92 and 3,846.91 is: 5,796.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.63 : 7,007.92 = 3,846.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.63/7,007.92 = 3,846.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.63x = 7,007.92 × 3,846.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.63x = 26,958,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,958,837.53/4,650.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,796.81

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