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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.62, 6,601.35 and 2,687.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.62, 6,601.35 and 2,687.73 is: 3,709.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.62 : 6,601.35 = 2,687.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.62/6,601.35 = 2,687.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.62x = 6,601.35 × 2,687.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.62x = 17,742,646.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,742,646.44/4,783.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.04

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