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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.03, 6,521.99 and 2,836.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.03, 6,521.99 and 2,836.92 is: 3,915.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.03 : 6,521.99 = 2,836.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.03/6,521.99 = 2,836.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.03x = 6,521.99 × 2,836.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.03x = 18,502,374.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,502,374.14/4,725.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.82

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