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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.43, 6,834.09 and 2,713.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.43, 6,834.09 and 2,713.89 is: 3,745.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.43 : 6,834.09 = 2,713.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.43/6,834.09 = 2,713.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.43x = 6,834.09 × 2,713.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.43x = 18,546,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,546,968.51/4,952.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.02

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