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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.59, 6,773.61 and 3,785.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.59, 6,773.61 and 3,785.01 is: 5,225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.59 : 6,773.61 = 3,785.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.59/6,773.61 = 3,785.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.59x = 6,773.61 × 3,785.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.59x = 25,638,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,638,181.59/4,906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.25

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