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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.58, 6,862.33 and 2,734.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.58, 6,862.33 and 2,734.62 is: 3,773.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.58 : 6,862.33 = 2,734.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.58/6,862.33 = 2,734.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.58x = 6,862.33 × 2,734.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.58x = 18,765,864.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,765,864.86/4,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.87

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