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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.33, 6,660.59 and 2,836.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.33, 6,660.59 and 2,836.47 is: 3,915.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.33 : 6,660.59 = 2,836.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.33/6,660.59 = 2,836.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.33x = 6,660.59 × 2,836.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.33x = 18,892,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,892,563.72/4,825.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.29

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