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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.11, 6,855.66 and 2,729.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.11, 6,855.66 and 2,729.94 is: 3,767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.11 : 6,855.66 = 2,729.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.11/6,855.66 = 2,729.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.11x = 6,855.66 × 2,729.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.11x = 18,715,551.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,715,551.35/4,968.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.13

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