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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.51, 6,773.55 and 2,812.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.51, 6,773.55 and 2,812.23 is: 3,880.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.51 : 6,773.55 = 2,812.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.51/6,773.55 = 2,812.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.51x = 6,773.55 × 2,812.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.51x = 19,048,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,048,780.52/4,908.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.77

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