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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,505.58, 6,217.81 and 2,827.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,505.58, 6,217.81 and 2,827.06 is: 3,901.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,505.58 : 6,217.81 = 2,827.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,505.58/6,217.81 = 2,827.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,505.58x = 6,217.81 × 2,827.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,505.58x = 17,578,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,578,121.94/4,505.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.41

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