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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.61, 6,673.69 and 2,711.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.61, 6,673.69 and 2,711.71 is: 3,742.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.61 : 6,673.69 = 2,711.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.61/6,673.69 = 2,711.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.61x = 6,673.69 × 2,711.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.61x = 18,097,123.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,097,123.64/4,835.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.47

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