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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,802.73, 6,627.51 and 2,706.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,802.73, 6,627.51 and 2,706.72 is: 3,735.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,802.73 : 6,627.51 = 2,706.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,802.73/6,627.51 = 2,706.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,802.73x = 6,627.51 × 2,706.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,802.73x = 17,938,813.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,938,813.87/4,802.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.13

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