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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.84, 6,841.80 and 4,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.84, 6,841.80 and 4,063.44 is: 5,601.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.84 : 6,841.80 = 4,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.84/6,841.80 = 4,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.84x = 6,841.80 × 4,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.84x = 27,801,243.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,801,243.79/4,962.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.88

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