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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,850.55, 7,266.24 and 3,805.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,850.55, 7,266.24 and 3,805.34 is: 5,700.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,850.55 : 7,266.24 = 3,805.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,850.55/7,266.24 = 3,805.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,850.55x = 7,266.24 × 3,805.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,850.55x = 27,650,494.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,650,494.69/4,850.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,700.49

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