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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,847.03, 6,688.89 and 2,722.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,847.03, 6,688.89 and 2,722.27 is: 3,756.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,847.03 : 6,688.89 = 2,722.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,847.03/6,688.89 = 2,722.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,847.03x = 6,688.89 × 2,722.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,847.03x = 18,208,950.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,208,950.97/4,847.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.72

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