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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.59, 6,368.68 and 2,727.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.59, 6,368.68 and 2,727.48 is: 3,763.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.59 : 6,368.68 = 2,727.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.59/6,368.68 = 2,727.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.59x = 6,368.68 × 2,727.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.59x = 17,370,464.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,370,464.39/4,615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.43

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