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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.92, 6,855.33 and 2,729.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.92, 6,855.33 and 2,729.74 is: 3,766.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.92 : 6,855.33 = 2,729.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.92/6,855.33 = 2,729.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.92x = 6,855.33 × 2,729.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.92x = 18,713,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,713,268.51/4,967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.82

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