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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,847.82, 7,273.14 and 2,383.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,847.82, 7,273.14 and 2,383.38 is: 3,575.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,847.82 : 7,273.14 = 2,383.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,847.82/7,273.14 = 2,383.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,847.82x = 7,273.14 × 2,383.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,847.82x = 17,334,656.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,334,656.41/4,847.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.76

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