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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,822.06, 6,653.73 and 2,726.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,822.06, 6,653.73 and 2,726.14 is: 3,761.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,822.06 : 6,653.73 = 2,726.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,822.06/6,653.73 = 2,726.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,822.06x = 6,653.73 × 2,726.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,822.06x = 18,138,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,138,999.50/4,822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.67

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