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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.39, 6,845.54 and 2,836.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.39, 6,845.54 and 2,836.27 is: 3,914.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.39 : 6,845.54 = 2,836.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.39/6,845.54 = 2,836.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.39x = 6,845.54 × 2,836.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.39x = 19,415,763.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,415,763.58/4,960.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.16

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