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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.29, 6,849.31 and 2,725.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.29, 6,849.31 and 2,725.21 is: 3,760.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.29 : 6,849.31 = 2,725.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.29/6,849.31 = 2,725.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.29x = 6,849.31 × 2,725.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.29x = 18,665,760.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,665,760.23/4,963.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.76

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