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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.33, 6,854.90 and 2,729.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.33, 6,854.90 and 2,729.25 is: 3,766.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.33 : 6,854.90 = 2,729.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.33/6,854.90 = 2,729.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.33x = 6,854.90 × 2,729.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.33x = 18,708,722.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,708,722.18/4,967.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.36

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