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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.39, 6,846.71 and 2,723.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.39, 6,846.71 and 2,723.29 is: 3,758.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.39 : 6,846.71 = 2,723.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.39/6,846.71 = 2,723.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.39x = 6,846.71 × 2,723.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.39x = 18,645,576.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,645,576.88/4,961.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.14

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