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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.33, 6,846.21 and 2,836.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.33, 6,846.21 and 2,836.26 is: 3,913.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.33 : 6,846.21 = 2,836.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.33/6,846.21 = 2,836.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.33x = 6,846.21 × 2,836.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.33x = 19,417,631.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,417,631.57/4,962.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.01

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