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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,836.33, 6,672.60 and 2,711.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,836.33, 6,672.60 and 2,711.57 is: 3,741.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,836.33 : 6,672.60 = 2,711.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,836.33/6,672.60 = 2,711.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,836.33x = 6,672.60 × 2,711.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,836.33x = 18,093,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,093,188.62/4,836.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.10

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