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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.68, 6,797.34 and 2,687.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.68, 6,797.34 and 2,687.56 is: 3,708.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.68 : 6,797.34 = 2,687.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.68/6,797.34 = 2,687.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.68x = 6,797.34 × 2,687.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.68x = 18,268,259.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,268,259.09/4,925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.78

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