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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.92, 7,439.49 and 2,623.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.92, 7,439.49 and 2,623.83 is: 3,932.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.92 : 7,439.49 = 2,623.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.92/7,439.49 = 2,623.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.92x = 7,439.49 × 2,623.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.92x = 19,519,957.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,519,957.05/4,963.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.37

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