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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.34, 6,853.66 and 2,728.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.34, 6,853.66 and 2,728.35 is: 3,765.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.34 : 6,853.66 = 2,728.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.34/6,853.66 = 2,728.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.34x = 6,853.66 × 2,728.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.34x = 18,699,176.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,699,176.44/4,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.19

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