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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.54, 6,855.08 and 2,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.54, 6,855.08 and 2,729.40 is: 3,766.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.54 : 6,855.08 = 2,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.54/6,855.08 = 2,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.54x = 6,855.08 × 2,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.54x = 18,710,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,710,241.71/4,967.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.50

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