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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.65, 6,486.51 and 2,813.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.65, 6,486.51 and 2,813.27 is: 3,881.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.65 : 6,486.51 = 2,813.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.65/6,486.51 = 2,813.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.65x = 6,486.51 × 2,813.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.65x = 18,248,282.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,248,282.10/4,701.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.25

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