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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.73, 6,855.54 and 2,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.73, 6,855.54 and 2,729.70 is: 3,767.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.73 : 6,855.54 = 2,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.73/6,855.54 = 2,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.73x = 6,855.54 × 2,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.73x = 18,713,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,713,557.30/4,967.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.02

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