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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.13, 6,661.37 and 2,731.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.13, 6,661.37 and 2,731.25 is: 3,769.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.13 : 6,661.37 = 2,731.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.13/6,661.37 = 2,731.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.13x = 6,661.37 × 2,731.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.13x = 18,193,890.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,193,890.29/4,827.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.09

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