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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,854.58, 7,281.86 and 3,876.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,854.58, 7,281.86 and 3,876.10 is: 5,814.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,854.58 : 7,281.86 = 3,876.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,854.58/7,281.86 = 3,876.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,854.58x = 7,281.86 × 3,876.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,854.58x = 28,225,217.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,225,217.55/4,854.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.14

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