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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.43, 6,774.97 and 2,671.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.43, 6,774.97 and 2,671.27 is: 3,686.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.43 : 6,774.97 = 2,671.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.43/6,774.97 = 2,671.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.43x = 6,774.97 × 2,671.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.43x = 18,097,774.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,097,774.11/4,909.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.33

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