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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.23, 6,847.90 and 2,724.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.23, 6,847.90 and 2,724.12 is: 3,759.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.23 : 6,847.90 = 2,724.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.23/6,847.90 = 2,724.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.23x = 6,847.90 × 2,724.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.23x = 18,654,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,654,532.95/4,962.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.31

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