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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.78, 6,849.96 and 2,725.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.78, 6,849.96 and 2,725.81 is: 3,761.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.78 : 6,849.96 = 2,725.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.78/6,849.96 = 2,725.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.78x = 6,849.96 × 2,725.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.78x = 18,671,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,671,689.47/4,963.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.59

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