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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.27, 6,867.75 and 2,823.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.27, 6,867.75 and 2,823.71 is: 3,896.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.27 : 6,867.75 = 2,823.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.27/6,867.75 = 2,823.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.27x = 6,867.75 × 2,823.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.27x = 19,392,534.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,392,534.35/4,977.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.22

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