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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,873.41, 6,725.64 and 2,777.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,873.41, 6,725.64 and 2,777.53 is: 3,833.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,873.41 : 6,725.64 = 2,777.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,873.41/6,725.64 = 2,777.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,873.41x = 6,725.64 × 2,777.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,873.41x = 18,680,666.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,680,666.87/4,873.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.18

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