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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.03, 6,836.57 and 2,715.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.03, 6,836.57 and 2,715.86 is: 3,747.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.03 : 6,836.57 = 2,715.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.03/6,836.57 = 2,715.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.03x = 6,836.57 × 2,715.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.03x = 18,567,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,567,167.00/4,954.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.89

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