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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.73, 6,753.83 and 3,327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.73, 6,753.83 and 3,327.09 is: 4,584.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.73 : 6,753.83 = 3,327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.73/6,753.83 = 3,327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.73x = 6,753.83 × 3,327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.73x = 22,470,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,470,583.62/4,901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.21

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