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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.01, 6,683.47 and 2,747.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.01, 6,683.47 and 2,747.14 is: 3,791.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.01 : 6,683.47 = 2,747.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.01/6,683.47 = 2,747.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.01x = 6,683.47 × 2,747.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.01x = 18,360,380.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,360,380.62/4,843.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.11

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