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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.48, 6,854.86 and 2,729.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.48, 6,854.86 and 2,729.64 is: 3,766.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.48 : 6,854.86 = 2,729.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.48/6,854.86 = 2,729.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.48x = 6,854.86 × 2,729.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.48x = 18,711,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,711,300.05/4,967.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.76

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