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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.11, 6,707.96 and 3,794.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.11, 6,707.96 and 3,794.02 is: 5,238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.11 : 6,707.96 = 3,794.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.11/6,707.96 = 3,794.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.11x = 6,707.96 × 3,794.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.11x = 25,450,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,450,112.89/4,858.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.69

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