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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.17, 6,845.10 and 2,721.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.17, 6,845.10 and 2,721.72 is: 3,756.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.17 : 6,845.10 = 2,721.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.17/6,845.10 = 2,721.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.17x = 6,845.10 × 2,721.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.17x = 18,630,445.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,630,445.57/4,960.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.01

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