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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.78, 6,855.67 and 2,729.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.78, 6,855.67 and 2,729.72 is: 3,767.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.78 : 6,855.67 = 2,729.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.78/6,855.67 = 2,729.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.78x = 6,855.67 × 2,729.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.78x = 18,714,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,714,036.38/4,967.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.08

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