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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.47, 6,855.12 and 2,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.47, 6,855.12 and 2,729.44 is: 3,766.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.47 : 6,855.12 = 2,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.47/6,855.12 = 2,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.47x = 6,855.12 × 2,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.47x = 18,710,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,710,638.73/4,967.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.63

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