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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,934.79, 6,805.13 and 3,813.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,934.79, 6,805.13 and 3,813.03 is: 5,258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,934.79 : 6,805.13 = 3,813.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,934.79/6,805.13 = 3,813.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,934.79x = 6,805.13 × 3,813.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,934.79x = 25,948,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,948,145.78/4,934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,258.21

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