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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,683.61, 7,027.85 and 3,395.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,683.61, 7,027.85 and 3,395.71 is: 5,095.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,683.61 : 7,027.85 = 3,395.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,683.61/7,027.85 = 3,395.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,683.61x = 7,027.85 × 3,395.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,683.61x = 23,864,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,864,540.52/4,683.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.33

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