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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.47, 6,658.28 and 2,836.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.47, 6,658.28 and 2,836.42 is: 3,913.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.47 : 6,658.28 = 2,836.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.47/6,658.28 = 2,836.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.47x = 6,658.28 × 2,836.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.47x = 18,885,683.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,885,683.33/4,825.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.75

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