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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.53, 6,848.39 and 2,724.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.53, 6,848.39 and 2,724.50 is: 3,759.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.53 : 6,848.39 = 2,724.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.53/6,848.39 = 2,724.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.53x = 6,848.39 × 2,724.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.53x = 18,658,462.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,658,462.49/4,962.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.87

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