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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.38, 6,849.48 and 3,376.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.38, 6,849.48 and 3,376.57 is: 4,661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.38 : 6,849.48 = 3,376.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.38/6,849.48 = 3,376.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.38x = 6,849.48 × 3,376.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.38x = 23,127,748.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,127,748.68/4,961.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.56

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