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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,837.62, 6,675.97 and 2,713.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,837.62, 6,675.97 and 2,713.23 is: 3,744.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,837.62 : 6,675.97 = 2,713.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,837.62/6,675.97 = 2,713.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,837.62x = 6,675.97 × 2,713.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,837.62x = 18,113,440.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,113,440.39/4,837.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.28

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