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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.84, 6,852.95 and 2,727.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.84, 6,852.95 and 2,727.93 is: 3,764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.84 : 6,852.95 = 2,727.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.84/6,852.95 = 2,727.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.84x = 6,852.95 × 2,727.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.84x = 18,694,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,694,354.25/4,965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.59

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