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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,903.81, 6,761.68 and 3,722.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,903.81, 6,761.68 and 3,722.83 is: 5,133.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,903.81 : 6,761.68 = 3,722.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,903.81/6,761.68 = 3,722.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,903.81x = 6,761.68 × 3,722.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,903.81x = 25,172,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,172,558.94/4,903.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.27

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