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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.06, 6,838.20 and 3,954.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.06, 6,838.20 and 3,954.03 is: 5,462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.06 : 6,838.20 = 3,954.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.06/6,838.20 = 3,954.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.06x = 6,838.20 × 3,954.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.06x = 27,038,447.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,038,447.95/4,950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.25

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