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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,547.70, 6,276.06 and 2,778.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,547.70, 6,276.06 and 2,778.75 is: 3,834.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,547.70 : 6,276.06 = 2,778.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,547.70/6,276.06 = 2,778.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,547.70x = 6,276.06 × 2,778.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,547.70x = 17,439,601.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,439,601.73/4,547.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.82

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