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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.31, 7,011.24 and 3,889.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.31, 7,011.24 and 3,889.09 is: 5,834.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.31 : 7,011.24 = 3,889.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.31/7,011.24 = 3,889.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.31x = 7,011.24 × 3,889.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.31x = 27,267,343.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,267,343.37/4,673.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,834.70

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