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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.74, 6,849.93 and 2,725.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.74, 6,849.93 and 2,725.57 is: 3,761.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.74 : 6,849.93 = 2,725.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.74/6,849.93 = 2,725.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.74x = 6,849.93 × 2,725.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.74x = 18,669,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,669,963.71/4,963.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.27

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