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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.32, 6,832.72 and 2,713.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.32, 6,832.72 and 2,713.09 is: 3,744.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.32 : 6,832.72 = 2,713.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.32/6,832.72 = 2,713.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.32x = 6,832.72 × 2,713.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.32x = 18,537,784.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,537,784.30/4,951.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.01

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