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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.27, 6,171.06 and 2,796.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.27, 6,171.06 and 2,796.06 is: 3,855.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.27 : 6,171.06 = 2,796.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.27/6,171.06 = 2,796.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.27x = 6,171.06 × 2,796.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.27x = 17,254,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,254,671.92/4,475.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.56

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