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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.63, 6,654.39 and 2,725.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.63, 6,654.39 and 2,725.89 is: 3,762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.63 : 6,654.39 = 2,725.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.63/6,654.39 = 2,725.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.63x = 6,654.39 × 2,725.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.63x = 18,139,101.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,139,101.89/4,821.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.03

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