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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.42, 6,849.38 and 2,725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.42, 6,849.38 and 2,725.28 is: 3,760.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.42 : 6,849.38 = 2,725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.42/6,849.38 = 2,725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.42x = 6,849.38 × 2,725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.42x = 18,666,478.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,666,478.33/4,963.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.81

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