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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.82, 7,117.77 and 3,011.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.82, 7,117.77 and 3,011.82 is: 4,511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.82 : 7,117.77 = 3,011.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.82/7,117.77 = 3,011.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.82x = 7,117.77 × 3,011.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.82x = 21,437,442.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,437,442.04/4,751.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.42

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