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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,873.13, 6,724.91 and 2,665.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,873.13, 6,724.91 and 2,665.13 is: 3,677.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,873.13 : 6,724.91 = 2,665.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,873.13/6,724.91 = 2,665.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,873.13x = 6,724.91 × 2,665.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,873.13x = 17,922,732.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922,732.43/4,873.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.87

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