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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.82, 6,855.71 and 2,729.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.82, 6,855.71 and 2,729.75 is: 3,767.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.82 : 6,855.71 = 2,729.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.82/6,855.71 = 2,729.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.82x = 6,855.71 × 2,729.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.82x = 18,714,369.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,714,369.22/4,967.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.12

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