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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,947.21, 6,827.93 and 2,822.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,947.21, 6,827.93 and 2,822.74 is: 3,895.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,947.21 : 6,827.93 = 2,822.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,947.21/6,827.93 = 2,822.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,947.21x = 6,827.93 × 2,822.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,947.21x = 19,273,457.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,273,457.01/4,947.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.82

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