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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,873.81, 6,725.84 and 2,635.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,873.81, 6,725.84 and 2,635.69 is: 3,637.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,873.81 : 6,725.84 = 2,635.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,873.81/6,725.84 = 2,635.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,873.81x = 6,725.84 × 2,635.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,873.81x = 17,727,183.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,727,183.47/4,873.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.23

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