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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.93, 6,849.91 and 2,725.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.93, 6,849.91 and 2,725.79 is: 3,761.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.93 : 6,849.91 = 2,725.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.93/6,849.91 = 2,725.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.93x = 6,849.91 × 2,725.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.93x = 18,671,426.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,671,426.49/4,963.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.42

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