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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.46, 6,855.13 and 2,729.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.46, 6,855.13 and 2,729.36 is: 3,766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.46 : 6,855.13 = 2,729.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.46/6,855.13 = 2,729.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.46x = 6,855.13 × 2,729.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.46x = 18,710,138.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,710,138.17/4,967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.54

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