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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.96, 6,855.91 and 2,729.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.96, 6,855.91 and 2,729.89 is: 3,767.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.96 : 6,855.91 = 2,729.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.96/6,855.91 = 2,729.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.96x = 6,855.91 × 2,729.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.96x = 18,715,880.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,715,880.15/4,967.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.32

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