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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,862.53, 6,707.91 and 2,872.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,862.53, 6,707.91 and 2,872.63 is: 3,962.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,862.53 : 6,707.91 = 2,872.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,862.53/6,707.91 = 2,872.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,862.53x = 6,707.91 × 2,872.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,862.53x = 19,269,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,269,343.50/4,862.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.82

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