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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.52, 7,011.86 and 3,851.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.52, 7,011.86 and 3,851.74 is: 5,776.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.52 : 7,011.86 = 3,851.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.52/7,011.86 = 3,851.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.52x = 7,011.86 × 3,851.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.52x = 27,007,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,007,861.64/4,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,776.44

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