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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,872.08, 6,727.42 and 4,627.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,872.08, 6,727.42 and 4,627.46 is: 6,389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,872.08 : 6,727.42 = 4,627.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,872.08/6,727.42 = 4,627.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,872.08x = 6,727.42 × 4,627.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,872.08x = 31,130,866.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,130,866.95/4,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.65

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