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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.83, 6,965.27 and 3,913.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.83, 6,965.27 and 3,913.72 is: 5,860.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.83 : 6,965.27 = 3,913.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.83/6,965.27 = 3,913.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.83x = 6,965.27 × 3,913.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.83x = 27,260,083.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,260,083.19/4,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.08

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