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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,476.98, 6,711.27 and 2,135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,476.98, 6,711.27 and 2,135.82 is: 3,201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,476.98 : 6,711.27 = 2,135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,476.98/6,711.27 = 2,135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,476.98x = 6,711.27 × 2,135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,476.98x = 14,334,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,334,064.69/4,476.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.73

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