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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.06, 6,642.21 and 2,718.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.06, 6,642.21 and 2,718.14 is: 3,750.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.06 : 6,642.21 = 2,718.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.06/6,642.21 = 2,718.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.06x = 6,642.21 × 2,718.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.06x = 18,054,456.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,456.69/4,814.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.36

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