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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.07, 6,573.38 and 3,876.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.07, 6,573.38 and 3,876.33 is: 5,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.07 : 6,573.38 = 3,876.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.07/6,573.38 = 3,876.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.07x = 6,573.38 × 3,876.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.07x = 25,480,570.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,480,570.71/4,762.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.74

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