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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.67, 6,529.58 and 2,841.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.67, 6,529.58 and 2,841.73 is: 3,923.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.67 : 6,529.58 = 2,841.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.67/6,529.58 = 2,841.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.67x = 6,529.58 × 2,841.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.67x = 18,555,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,555,326.22/4,729.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.17

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