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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.41, 6,555.68 and 3,334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.41, 6,555.68 and 3,334.77 is: 4,597.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.41 : 6,555.68 = 3,334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.41/6,555.68 = 3,334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.41x = 6,555.68 × 3,334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.41x = 21,861,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,861,699.58/4,755.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.23

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