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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.35, 6,865.84 and 2,706.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.35, 6,865.84 and 2,706.62 is: 3,735.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.35 : 6,865.84 = 2,706.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.35/6,865.84 = 2,706.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.35x = 6,865.84 × 2,706.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.35x = 18,583,214.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,583,214.66/4,975.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.06

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