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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.63, 6,714.06 and 2,741.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.63, 6,714.06 and 2,741.09 is: 3,782.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.63 : 6,714.06 = 2,741.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.63/6,714.06 = 2,741.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.63x = 6,714.06 × 2,741.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.63x = 18,403,809.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,403,809.16/4,865.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.41

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