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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.03, 6,836.53 and 2,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.03, 6,836.53 and 2,716 is: 3,748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.03 : 6,836.53 = 2,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.03/6,836.53 = 2,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.03x = 6,836.53 × 2,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.03x = 18,568,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,568,015.48/4,954.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.06

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