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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,927.65, 6,802.67 and 3,806.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,927.65, 6,802.67 and 3,806.07 is: 5,254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,927.65 : 6,802.67 = 3,806.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,927.65/6,802.67 = 3,806.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,927.65x = 6,802.67 × 3,806.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,927.65x = 25,891,438.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,891,438.21/4,927.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.32

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