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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.14, 6,846.57 and 2,837.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.14, 6,846.57 and 2,837.02 is: 3,915.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.14 : 6,846.57 = 2,837.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.14/6,846.57 = 2,837.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.14x = 6,846.57 × 2,837.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.14x = 19,423,838.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,423,838.90/4,961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.20

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