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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.38, 6,855.18 and 2,729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.38, 6,855.18 and 2,729.52 is: 3,766.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.38 : 6,855.18 = 2,729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.38/6,855.18 = 2,729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.38x = 6,855.18 × 2,729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.38x = 18,711,350.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,711,350.91/4,967.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.85

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