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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.76, 6,847.47 and 2,723.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.76, 6,847.47 and 2,723.61 is: 3,758.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.76 : 6,847.47 = 2,723.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.76/6,847.47 = 2,723.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.76x = 6,847.47 × 2,723.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.76x = 18,649,863.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,649,863.44/4,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.72

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