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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.34, 7,011.64 and 3,851.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.34, 7,011.64 and 3,851.57 is: 5,776.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.34 : 7,011.64 = 3,851.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.34/7,011.64 = 3,851.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.34x = 7,011.64 × 3,851.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.34x = 27,005,844.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,005,844.62/4,675.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,776.23

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