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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,527.03, 6,247.47 and 2,757.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,527.03, 6,247.47 and 2,757.38 is: 3,805.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,527.03 : 6,247.47 = 2,757.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,527.03/6,247.47 = 2,757.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,527.03x = 6,247.47 × 2,757.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,527.03x = 17,226,648.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,226,648.83/4,527.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.29

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