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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.74, 6,847.18 and 2,723.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.74, 6,847.18 and 2,723.66 is: 3,758.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.74 : 6,847.18 = 2,723.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.74/6,847.18 = 2,723.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.74x = 6,847.18 × 2,723.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.74x = 18,649,349.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,649,349.23/4,961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.63

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