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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,769.61, 7,134.96 and 3,846.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,769.61, 7,134.96 and 3,846.21 is: 5,753.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,769.61 : 7,134.96 = 3,846.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,769.61/7,134.96 = 3,846.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,769.61x = 7,134.96 × 3,846.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,769.61x = 27,442,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,442,554.50/4,769.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,753.63

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