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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.84, 6,847.32 and 2,723.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.84, 6,847.32 and 2,723.75 is: 3,758.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.84 : 6,847.32 = 2,723.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.84/6,847.32 = 2,723.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.84x = 6,847.32 × 2,723.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.84x = 18,650,387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,650,387.85/4,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.76

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