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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,713.18, 7,076.73 and 2,637.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,713.18, 7,076.73 and 2,637.27 is: 3,959.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,713.18 : 7,076.73 = 2,637.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,713.18/7,076.73 = 2,637.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,713.18x = 7,076.73 × 2,637.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,713.18x = 18,663,247.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,663,247.73/4,713.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.80

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