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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.23, 6,849.28 and 2,725.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.23, 6,849.28 and 2,725.12 is: 3,760.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.23 : 6,849.28 = 2,725.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.23/6,849.28 = 2,725.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.23x = 6,849.28 × 2,725.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.23x = 18,665,109.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,665,109.91/4,963.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.68

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