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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,809.93, 6,637.71 and 2,714.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,809.93, 6,637.71 and 2,714.07 is: 3,745.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,809.93 : 6,637.71 = 2,714.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,809.93/6,637.71 = 2,714.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,809.93x = 6,637.71 × 2,714.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,809.93x = 18,015,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,015,209.58/4,809.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.42

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