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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.93, 7,794.71 and 4,630.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.93, 7,794.71 and 4,630.71 is: 6,925.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.93 : 7,794.71 = 4,630.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.93/7,794.71 = 4,630.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.93x = 7,794.71 × 4,630.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.93x = 36,095,041.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,095,041.54/5,211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.47

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