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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.41, 6,846.62 and 2,723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.41, 6,846.62 and 2,723.28 is: 3,758.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.41 : 6,846.62 = 2,723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.41/6,846.62 = 2,723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.41x = 6,846.62 × 2,723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.41x = 18,645,263.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,645,263.31/4,961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.06

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