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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.38, 6,711.46 and 2,767.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.38, 6,711.46 and 2,767.50 is: 3,819.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.38 : 6,711.46 = 2,767.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.38/6,711.46 = 2,767.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.38x = 6,711.46 × 2,767.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.38x = 18,573,958.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,573,958.63/4,863.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.15

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