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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.02, 6,854.52 and 2,729.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.02, 6,854.52 and 2,729.08 is: 3,766.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.02 : 6,854.52 = 2,729.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.02/6,854.52 = 2,729.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.02x = 6,854.52 × 2,729.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.02x = 18,706,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,706,533.44/4,967.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.15

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