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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.61, 6,863.77 and 2,735.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.61, 6,863.77 and 2,735.66 is: 3,775.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.61 : 6,863.77 = 2,735.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.61/6,863.77 = 2,735.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.61x = 6,863.77 × 2,735.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.61x = 18,776,961.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,776,961.62/4,973.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.32

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