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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.04, 6,853.15 and 2,727.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.04, 6,853.15 and 2,727.96 is: 3,764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.04 : 6,853.15 = 2,727.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.04/6,853.15 = 2,727.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.04x = 6,853.15 × 2,727.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.04x = 18,695,119.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,695,119.07/4,966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.59

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