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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.33, 6,837.18 and 2,716.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.33, 6,837.18 and 2,716.41 is: 3,748.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.33 : 6,837.18 = 2,716.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.33/6,837.18 = 2,716.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.33x = 6,837.18 × 2,716.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.33x = 18,572,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,572,584.12/4,954.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.76

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