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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.61, 7,014.81 and 3,851.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.61, 7,014.81 and 3,851.58 is: 5,777.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.61 : 7,014.81 = 3,851.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.61/7,014.81 = 3,851.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.61x = 7,014.81 × 3,851.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.61x = 27,018,101.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,018,101.90/4,676.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,777.28

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