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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.21, 6,852.06 and 2,727.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.21, 6,852.06 and 2,727.29 is: 3,763.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.21 : 6,852.06 = 2,727.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.21/6,852.06 = 2,727.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.21x = 6,852.06 × 2,727.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.21x = 18,687,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,687,520.46/4,965.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.69

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