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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,971.22, 6,860.14 and 2,733.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,971.22, 6,860.14 and 2,733.09 is: 3,771.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,971.22 : 6,860.14 = 2,733.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,971.22/6,860.14 = 2,733.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,971.22x = 6,860.14 × 2,733.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,971.22x = 18,749,380.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,749,380.03/4,971.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.59

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