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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.20, 6,851.86 and 2,727.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.20, 6,851.86 and 2,727.07 is: 3,763.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.20 : 6,851.86 = 2,727.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.20/6,851.86 = 2,727.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.20x = 6,851.86 × 2,727.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.20x = 18,685,477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,685,477.90/4,965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.29

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