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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,875.48, 6,727.86 and 2,751.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,875.48, 6,727.86 and 2,751.35 is: 3,796.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,875.48 : 6,727.86 = 2,751.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,875.48/6,727.86 = 2,751.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,875.48x = 6,727.86 × 2,751.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,875.48x = 18,510,663.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,510,663.97/4,875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.69

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