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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.10, 6,894.52 and 2,727.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.10, 6,894.52 and 2,727.45 is: 3,763.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.10 : 6,894.52 = 2,727.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.10/6,894.52 = 2,727.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.10x = 6,894.52 × 2,727.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.10x = 18,804,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,804,451.76/4,996.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.82

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