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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.23, 6,659.58 and 2,836.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.23, 6,659.58 and 2,836.27 is: 3,914.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.23 : 6,659.58 = 2,836.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.23/6,659.58 = 2,836.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.23x = 6,659.58 × 2,836.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.23x = 18,888,366.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,888,366.97/4,825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.50

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