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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.10, 6,853.34 and 2,728.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.10, 6,853.34 and 2,728.13 is: 3,764.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.10 : 6,853.34 = 2,728.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.10/6,853.34 = 2,728.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.10x = 6,853.34 × 2,728.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.10x = 18,696,775.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,696,775.01/4,966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.88

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