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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.94, 6,572.25 and 2,847.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.94, 6,572.25 and 2,847.63 is: 3,930.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.94 : 6,572.25 = 2,847.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.94/6,572.25 = 2,847.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.94x = 6,572.25 × 2,847.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.94x = 18,715,336.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,715,336.27/4,761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.19

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