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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,616.41, 6,369.89 and 2,727.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,616.41, 6,369.89 and 2,727.73 is: 3,763.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,616.41 : 6,369.89 = 2,727.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,616.41/6,369.89 = 2,727.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,616.41x = 6,369.89 × 2,727.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,616.41x = 17,375,301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,375,301.38/4,616.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.82

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