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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,847.85, 7,275.42 and 2,626.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,847.85, 7,275.42 and 2,626.83 is: 3,942.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,847.85 : 7,275.42 = 2,626.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,847.85/7,275.42 = 2,626.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,847.85x = 7,275.42 × 2,626.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,847.85x = 19,111,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,111,291.52/4,847.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.22

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