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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,802.99, 6,626.97 and 2,707.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,802.99, 6,626.97 and 2,707.11 is: 3,735.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,802.99 : 6,626.97 = 2,707.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,802.99/6,626.97 = 2,707.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,802.99x = 6,626.97 × 2,707.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,802.99x = 17,939,936.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,939,936.76/4,802.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.16

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