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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.53, 6,849.65 and 2,725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.53, 6,849.65 and 2,725.40 is: 3,761.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.53 : 6,849.65 = 2,725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.53/6,849.65 = 2,725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.53x = 6,849.65 × 2,725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.53x = 18,667,988.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,667,988.23/4,963.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.03

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