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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,803.72, 6,628.55 and 2,813.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,803.72, 6,628.55 and 2,813.82 is: 3,882.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,803.72 : 6,628.55 = 2,813.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,803.72/6,628.55 = 2,813.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,803.72x = 6,628.55 × 2,813.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,803.72x = 18,651,532.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,651,532.49/4,803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.73

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