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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.63, 6,863.56 and 2,735.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.63, 6,863.56 and 2,735.46 is: 3,774.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.63 : 6,863.56 = 2,735.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.63/6,863.56 = 2,735.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.63x = 6,863.56 × 2,735.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.63x = 18,774,987.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,774,987.00/4,973.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.91

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