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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,844.70, 7,277.85 and 4,647.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,844.70, 7,277.85 and 4,647.90 is: 6,982.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,844.70 : 7,277.85 = 4,647.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,844.70/7,277.85 = 4,647.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,844.70x = 7,277.85 × 4,647.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,844.70x = 33,826,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,826,719.02/4,844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.21

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