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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.15, 6,855.71 and 2,730.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.15, 6,855.71 and 2,730.12 is: 3,767.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.15 : 6,855.71 = 2,730.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.15/6,855.71 = 2,730.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.15x = 6,855.71 × 2,730.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.15x = 18,716,910.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,716,910.99/4,968.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.38

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