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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,817.73, 6,647.36 and 2,828.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,817.73, 6,647.36 and 2,828.19 is: 3,902.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,817.73 : 6,647.36 = 2,828.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,817.73/6,647.36 = 2,828.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,817.73x = 6,647.36 × 2,828.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,817.73x = 18,799,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,799,982.94/4,817.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.25

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