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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.13, 6,840.93 and 2,718.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.13, 6,840.93 and 2,718.87 is: 3,752.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.13 : 6,840.93 = 2,718.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.13/6,840.93 = 2,718.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.13x = 6,840.93 × 2,718.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.13x = 18,599,599.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,599,599.35/4,957.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.09

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