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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.64, 6,847.15 and 2,723.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.64, 6,847.15 and 2,723.73 is: 3,758.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.64 : 6,847.15 = 2,723.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.64/6,847.15 = 2,723.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.64x = 6,847.15 × 2,723.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.64x = 18,649,753.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,649,753.63/4,961.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.79

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