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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.60, 6,855.57 and 2,729.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.60, 6,855.57 and 2,729.36 is: 3,766.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.60 : 6,855.57 = 2,729.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.60/6,855.57 = 2,729.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.60x = 6,855.57 × 2,729.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.60x = 18,711,335.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,711,335.67/4,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.68

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