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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,866.01, 6,715.25 and 2,769.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,866.01, 6,715.25 and 2,769.73 is: 3,822.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,866.01 : 6,715.25 = 2,769.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,866.01/6,715.25 = 2,769.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,866.01x = 6,715.25 × 2,769.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,866.01x = 18,599,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,599,429.38/4,866.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.32

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