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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,947.74, 6,827.88 and 2,709.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,947.74, 6,827.88 and 2,709.62 is: 3,739.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,947.74 : 6,827.88 = 2,709.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,947.74/6,827.88 = 2,709.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,947.74x = 6,827.88 × 2,709.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,947.74x = 18,500,960.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,500,960.21/4,947.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.27

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