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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.68, 6,831.93 and 2,712.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.68, 6,831.93 and 2,712.69 is: 3,743.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.68 : 6,831.93 = 2,712.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.68/6,831.93 = 2,712.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.68x = 6,831.93 × 2,712.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.68x = 18,532,908.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,532,908.19/4,950.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.51

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