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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.76, 6,848.31 and 3,882.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.76, 6,848.31 and 3,882.89 is: 5,359.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.76 : 6,848.31 = 3,882.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.76/6,848.31 = 3,882.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.76x = 6,848.31 × 3,882.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.76x = 26,591,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,591,234.42/4,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,359.23

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