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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.83, 7,217.74 and 3,844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.83, 7,217.74 and 3,844.08 is: 5,766.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.83 : 7,217.74 = 3,844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.83/7,217.74 = 3,844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.83x = 7,217.74 × 3,844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.83x = 27,745,569.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,745,569.98/4,811.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,766.12

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