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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.46, 7,614.69 and 2,729.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.46, 7,614.69 and 2,729.26 is: 4,101.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.46 : 7,614.69 = 2,729.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.46/7,614.69 = 2,729.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.46x = 7,614.69 × 2,729.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.46x = 20,782,468.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,782,468.83/5,067.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.16

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