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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.77, 6,863.98 and 2,735.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.77, 6,863.98 and 2,735.82 is: 3,775.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.77 : 6,863.98 = 2,735.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.77/6,863.98 = 2,735.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.77x = 6,863.98 × 2,735.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.77x = 18,778,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,778,579.44/4,973.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.53

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