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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.21, 6,661.59 and 2,837.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.21, 6,661.59 and 2,837.79 is: 3,916.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.21 : 6,661.59 = 2,837.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.21/6,661.59 = 2,837.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.21x = 6,661.59 × 2,837.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.21x = 18,904,193.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,904,193.49/4,827.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.17

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