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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.83, 6,850.16 and 2,725.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.83, 6,850.16 and 2,725.91 is: 3,761.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.83 : 6,850.16 = 2,725.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.83/6,850.16 = 2,725.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.83x = 6,850.16 × 2,725.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.83x = 18,672,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,672,906.02/4,963.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.79

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