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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.55, 6,895.19 and 2,727.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.55, 6,895.19 and 2,727.88 is: 3,764.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.55 : 6,895.19 = 2,727.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.55/6,895.19 = 2,727.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.55x = 6,895.19 × 2,727.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.55x = 18,809,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,809,240.48/4,996.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.45

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