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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,947.37, 6,827.49 and 2,709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,947.37, 6,827.49 and 2,709.24 is: 3,738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,947.37 : 6,827.49 = 2,709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,947.37/6,827.49 = 2,709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,947.37x = 6,827.49 × 2,709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,947.37x = 18,497,309.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,497,309.01/4,947.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.82

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