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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.04, 6,844.56 and 2,721.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.04, 6,844.56 and 2,721.52 is: 3,755.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.04 : 6,844.56 = 2,721.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.04/6,844.56 = 2,721.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.04x = 6,844.56 × 2,721.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.04x = 18,627,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627,606.93/4,960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.54

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