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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,869.76, 6,720.16 and 2,773.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,869.76, 6,720.16 and 2,773.76 is: 3,827.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,869.76 : 6,720.16 = 2,773.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,869.76/6,720.16 = 2,773.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,869.76x = 6,720.16 × 2,773.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,869.76x = 18,640,111.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,640,111.00/4,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.73

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