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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.71, 6,852.74 and 2,727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.71, 6,852.74 and 2,727.52 is: 3,764.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.71 : 6,852.74 = 2,727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.71/6,852.74 = 2,727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.71x = 6,852.74 × 2,727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.71x = 18,690,954.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,690,954.64/4,965.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.01

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