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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.77, 6,849.90 and 2,725.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.77, 6,849.90 and 2,725.63 is: 3,761.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.77 : 6,849.90 = 2,725.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.77/6,849.90 = 2,725.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.77x = 6,849.90 × 2,725.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.77x = 18,670,275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,670,275.81/4,963.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.31

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