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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.14, 6,852.29 and 2,727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.14, 6,852.29 and 2,727.44 is: 3,764.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.14 : 6,852.29 = 2,727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.14/6,852.29 = 2,727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.14x = 6,852.29 × 2,727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.14x = 18,689,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,689,228.67/4,965.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.09

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