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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.82, 6,633.21 and 2,711.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.82, 6,633.21 and 2,711.14 is: 3,741.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.82 : 6,633.21 = 2,711.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.82/6,633.21 = 2,711.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.82x = 6,633.21 × 2,711.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.82x = 17,983,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,983,560.96/4,806.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.26

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