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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.39, 6,849.72 and 2,725.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.39, 6,849.72 and 2,725.24 is: 3,760.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.39 : 6,849.72 = 2,725.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.39/6,849.72 = 2,725.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.39x = 6,849.72 × 2,725.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.39x = 18,667,096.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,667,096.68/4,963.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.96

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