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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.55, 6,639.87 and 2,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.55, 6,639.87 and 2,687.12 is: 3,708.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.55 : 6,639.87 = 2,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.55/6,639.87 = 2,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.55x = 6,639.87 × 2,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.55x = 17,842,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,842,127.47/4,811.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.19

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