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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.81, 6,832.17 and 2,712.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.81, 6,832.17 and 2,712.87 is: 3,743.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.81 : 6,832.17 = 2,712.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.81/6,832.17 = 2,712.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.81x = 6,832.17 × 2,712.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.81x = 18,534,789.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,534,789.03/4,950.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.79

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