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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.01, 6,865.37 and 2,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.01, 6,865.37 and 2,706.28 is: 3,734.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.01 : 6,865.37 = 2,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.01/6,865.37 = 2,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.01x = 6,865.37 × 2,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.01x = 18,579,631.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,579,631.41/4,975.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.59

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