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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.65, 6,653.88 and 2,725.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.65, 6,653.88 and 2,725.77 is: 3,761.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.65 : 6,653.88 = 2,725.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.65/6,653.88 = 2,725.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.65x = 6,653.88 × 2,725.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.65x = 18,136,946.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,136,946.49/4,821.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.57

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