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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.58, 7,009.38 and 3,847.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.58, 7,009.38 and 3,847.94 is: 5,798.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.58 : 7,009.38 = 3,847.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.58/7,009.38 = 3,847.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.58x = 7,009.38 × 3,847.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.58x = 26,971,654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,971,654.44/4,651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,798.39

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