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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.83, 6,855.59 and 2,729.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.83, 6,855.59 and 2,729.69 is: 3,766.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.83 : 6,855.59 = 2,729.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.83/6,855.59 = 2,729.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.83x = 6,855.59 × 2,729.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.83x = 18,713,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,713,659.43/4,967.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.97

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