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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.96, 6,711.66 and 2,767.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.96, 6,711.66 and 2,767.32 is: 3,818.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.96 : 6,711.66 = 2,767.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.96/6,711.66 = 2,767.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.96x = 6,711.66 × 2,767.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.96x = 18,573,310.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,573,310.95/4,863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.56

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