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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.03, 6,823.82 and 3,769.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.03, 6,823.82 and 3,769.05 is: 5,195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.03 : 6,823.82 = 3,769.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.03/6,823.82 = 3,769.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.03x = 6,823.82 × 3,769.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.03x = 25,719,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,719,318.77/4,950.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.79

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