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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,964.97, 6,851.73 and 2,727.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,964.97, 6,851.73 and 2,727.05 is: 3,763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,964.97 : 6,851.73 = 2,727.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,964.97/6,851.73 = 2,727.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,964.97x = 6,851.73 × 2,727.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,964.97x = 18,684,993.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,684,993.17/4,964.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.37

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