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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.36, 6,831.09 and 2,711.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.36, 6,831.09 and 2,711.76 is: 3,742.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.36 : 6,831.09 = 2,711.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.36/6,831.09 = 2,711.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.36x = 6,831.09 × 2,711.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.36x = 18,524,276.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,524,276.62/4,950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.01

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