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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.43, 6,853.65 and 2,697.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.43, 6,853.65 and 2,697.75 is: 3,722.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.43 : 6,853.65 = 2,697.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.43/6,853.65 = 2,697.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.43x = 6,853.65 × 2,697.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.43x = 18,489,448.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,489,448.05/4,966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.89

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