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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.57, 6,855.41 and 2,729.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.57, 6,855.41 and 2,729.61 is: 3,766.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.57 : 6,855.41 = 2,729.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.57/6,855.41 = 2,729.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.57x = 6,855.41 × 2,729.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.57x = 18,712,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712,602.51/4,967.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.95

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