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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.32, 6,854.81 and 2,729.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.32, 6,854.81 and 2,729.09 is: 3,766.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.32 : 6,854.81 = 2,729.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.32/6,854.81 = 2,729.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.32x = 6,854.81 × 2,729.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.32x = 18,707,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,707,359.15/4,967.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.09

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