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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.73, 6,866.24 and 2,737.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.73, 6,866.24 and 2,737.25 is: 3,777.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.73 : 6,866.24 = 2,737.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.73/6,866.24 = 2,737.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.73x = 6,866.24 × 2,737.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.73x = 18,794,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,794,567.42/4,975.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.25

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