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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.34, 6,838.36 and 3,382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.34, 6,838.36 and 3,382.14 is: 4,668.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.34 : 6,838.36 = 3,382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.34/6,838.36 = 3,382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.34x = 6,838.36 × 3,382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.34x = 23,128,290.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,128,290.89/4,954.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.29

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