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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.11, 6,837.87 and 2,716.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.11, 6,837.87 and 2,716.90 is: 3,749.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.11 : 6,837.87 = 2,716.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.11/6,837.87 = 2,716.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.11x = 6,837.87 × 2,716.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.11x = 18,577,809.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,577,809.00/4,955.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.22

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