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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.93, 7,291.98 and 3,751.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.93, 7,291.98 and 3,751.13 is: 5,621.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.93 : 7,291.98 = 3,751.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.93/7,291.98 = 3,751.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.93x = 7,291.98 × 3,751.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.93x = 27,353,128.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,353,128.48/4,865.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.35

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