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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.49, 6,713.37 and 3,806.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.49, 6,713.37 and 3,806.37 is: 5,246.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.49 : 6,713.37 = 3,806.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.49/6,713.37 = 3,806.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.49x = 6,713.37 × 3,806.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.49x = 25,553,570.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,553,570.17/4,870.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,246.62

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