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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.11, 6,713.99 and 2,740.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.11, 6,713.99 and 2,740.72 is: 3,782.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.11 : 6,713.99 = 2,740.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.11/6,713.99 = 2,740.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.11x = 6,713.99 × 2,740.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.11x = 18,401,166.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,401,166.67/4,865.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.27

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