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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.52, 6,665.76 and 3,785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.52, 6,665.76 and 3,785.76 is: 5,218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.52 : 6,665.76 = 3,785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.52/6,665.76 = 3,785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.52x = 6,665.76 × 3,785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.52x = 25,234,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,234,967.58/4,835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,218.67

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