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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.61, 6,673.11 and 2,711.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.61, 6,673.11 and 2,711.15 is: 3,741.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.61 : 6,673.11 = 2,711.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.61/6,673.11 = 2,711.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.61x = 6,673.11 × 2,711.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.61x = 18,091,768.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,091,768.81/4,835.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.36

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