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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,807.21, 7,212.77 and 2,466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,807.21, 7,212.77 and 2,466.04 is: 3,700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,807.21 : 7,212.77 = 2,466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,807.21/7,212.77 = 2,466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,807.21x = 7,212.77 × 2,466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,807.21x = 17,786,979.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,786,979.33/4,807.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.06

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