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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.44, 6,711 and 2,846.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.44, 6,711 and 2,846.72 is: 3,928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.44 : 6,711 = 2,846.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.44/6,711 = 2,846.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.44x = 6,711 × 2,846.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.44x = 19,104,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,104,337.92/4,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.15

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