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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.68, 6,673.71 and 2,711.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.68, 6,673.71 and 2,711.57 is: 3,742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.68 : 6,673.71 = 2,711.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.68/6,673.71 = 2,711.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.68x = 6,673.71 × 2,711.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.68x = 18,096,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,096,231.82/4,835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.23

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