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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,862.97, 6,711.35 and 3,801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,862.97, 6,711.35 and 3,801.69 is: 5,246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,862.97 : 6,711.35 = 3,801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,862.97/6,711.35 = 3,801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,862.97x = 6,711.35 × 3,801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,862.97x = 25,514,453.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,514,453.17/4,862.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,246.68

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