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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.91, 6,855.27 and 2,729.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.91, 6,855.27 and 2,729.76 is: 3,766.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.91 : 6,855.27 = 2,729.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.91/6,855.27 = 2,729.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.91x = 6,855.27 × 2,729.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.91x = 18,713,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,713,241.84/4,967.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.82

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