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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.27, 6,356.21 and 2,835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.27, 6,356.21 and 2,835.80 is: 3,912.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.27 : 6,356.21 = 2,835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.27/6,356.21 = 2,835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.27x = 6,356.21 × 2,835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.27x = 18,024,915.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,024,915.63/4,607.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.28

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