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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.61, 7,131.96 and 3,844.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.61, 7,131.96 and 3,844.21 is: 5,750.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.61 : 7,131.96 = 3,844.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.61/7,131.96 = 3,844.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.61x = 7,131.96 × 3,844.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.61x = 27,416,751.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,416,751.95/4,767.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.63

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