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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.63, 6,661.38 and 2,837.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.63, 6,661.38 and 2,837.18 is: 3,915.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.63 : 6,661.38 = 2,837.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.63/6,661.38 = 2,837.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.63x = 6,661.38 × 2,837.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.63x = 18,899,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,899,500.80/4,826.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.68

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