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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,713.38, 6,503.37 and 2,824.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,713.38, 6,503.37 and 2,824.61 is: 3,897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,713.38 : 6,503.37 = 2,824.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,713.38/6,503.37 = 2,824.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,713.38x = 6,503.37 × 2,824.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,713.38x = 18,369,451.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,369,451.42/4,713.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.30

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