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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,773.42, 6,586.95 and 2,783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,773.42, 6,586.95 and 2,783.72 is: 3,841.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,773.42 : 6,586.95 = 2,783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,773.42/6,586.95 = 2,783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,773.42x = 6,586.95 × 2,783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,773.42x = 18,336,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,336,224.45/4,773.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.32

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