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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.51, 6,848.22 and 2,724.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.51, 6,848.22 and 2,724.33 is: 3,759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.51 : 6,848.22 = 2,724.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.51/6,848.22 = 2,724.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.51x = 6,848.22 × 2,724.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.51x = 18,656,811.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,656,811.19/4,962.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.55

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