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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.02, 6,853.01 and 2,727.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.02, 6,853.01 and 2,727.88 is: 3,764.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.02 : 6,853.01 = 2,727.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.02/6,853.01 = 2,727.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.02x = 6,853.01 × 2,727.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.02x = 18,694,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,694,158.15/4,966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.41

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