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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.67, 6,863.60 and 2,704.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.67, 6,863.60 and 2,704.97 is: 3,732.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.67 : 6,863.60 = 2,704.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.67/6,863.60 = 2,704.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.67x = 6,863.60 × 2,704.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.67x = 18,565,784.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,565,784.25/4,973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.81

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