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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.64, 6,850.07 and 2,725.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.64, 6,850.07 and 2,725.49 is: 3,761.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.64 : 6,850.07 = 2,725.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.64/6,850.07 = 2,725.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.64x = 6,850.07 × 2,725.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.64x = 18,669,749.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,669,749.41/4,963.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.31

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