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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.22, 6,854.80 and 2,729.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.22, 6,854.80 and 2,729.14 is: 3,766.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.22 : 6,854.80 = 2,729.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.22/6,854.80 = 2,729.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.22x = 6,854.80 × 2,729.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.22x = 18,707,708.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,707,708.87/4,967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.23

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