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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.51, 6,852.36 and 2,727.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.51, 6,852.36 and 2,727.34 is: 3,763.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.51 : 6,852.36 = 2,727.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.51/6,852.36 = 2,727.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.51x = 6,852.36 × 2,727.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.51x = 18,688,715.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,688,715.52/4,965.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.71

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