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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,813.50, 6,642.27 and 2,717.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,813.50, 6,642.27 and 2,717.58 is: 3,750.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,813.50 : 6,642.27 = 2,717.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,813.50/6,642.27 = 2,717.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,813.50x = 6,642.27 × 2,717.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,813.50x = 18,050,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,050,900.11/4,813.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.06

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