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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.41, 6,773.93 and 3,785.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.41, 6,773.93 and 3,785.27 is: 5,226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.41 : 6,773.93 = 3,785.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.41/6,773.93 = 3,785.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.41x = 6,773.93 × 3,785.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.41x = 25,641,115.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,641,115.41/4,906.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.05

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