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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.15, 6,838.35 and 2,717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.15, 6,838.35 and 2,717.12 is: 3,749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.15 : 6,838.35 = 2,717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.15/6,838.35 = 2,717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.15x = 6,838.35 × 2,717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.15x = 18,580,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,580,617.55/4,955.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.76

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