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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.92, 6,852.83 and 2,727.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.92, 6,852.83 and 2,727.78 is: 3,764.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.92 : 6,852.83 = 2,727.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.92/6,852.83 = 2,727.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.92x = 6,852.83 × 2,727.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.92x = 18,693,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,693,012.62/4,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.26

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