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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.15, 6,363.86 and 2,723.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.15, 6,363.86 and 2,723.82 is: 3,758.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.15 : 6,363.86 = 2,723.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.15/6,363.86 = 2,723.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.15x = 6,363.86 × 2,723.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.15x = 17,333,971.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,333,971.66/4,612.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.33

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