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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.62, 6,849.36 and 2,725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.62, 6,849.36 and 2,725.50 is: 3,760.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.62 : 6,849.36 = 2,725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.62/6,849.36 = 2,725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.62x = 6,849.36 × 2,725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.62x = 18,667,930.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,667,930.68/4,963.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.95

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