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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.64, 7,083.36 and 3,338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.64, 7,083.36 and 3,338.49 is: 5,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.64 : 7,083.36 = 3,338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.64/7,083.36 = 3,338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.64x = 7,083.36 × 3,338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.64x = 23,647,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,647,726.53/4,727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.02

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