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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.82, 7,442.73 and 3,867.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.82, 7,442.73 and 3,867.01 is: 5,800.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.82 : 7,442.73 = 3,867.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.82/7,442.73 = 3,867.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.82x = 7,442.73 × 3,867.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.82x = 28,781,092.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,781,092.73/4,961.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.51

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