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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,477.83, 6,177.48 and 2,796.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,477.83, 6,177.48 and 2,796.32 is: 3,857.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,477.83 : 6,177.48 = 2,796.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,477.83/6,177.48 = 2,796.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,477.83x = 6,177.48 × 2,796.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,477.83x = 17,274,198.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,274,198.89/4,477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.72

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