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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.47, 6,802.72 and 2,691.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.47, 6,802.72 and 2,691.37 is: 3,714.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.47 : 6,802.72 = 2,691.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.47/6,802.72 = 2,691.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.47x = 6,802.72 × 2,691.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.47x = 18,308,612.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,308,612.79/4,929.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.12

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