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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.21, 6,838.32 and 2,801.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.21, 6,838.32 and 2,801.59 is: 3,866.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.21 : 6,838.32 = 2,801.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.21/6,838.32 = 2,801.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.21x = 6,838.32 × 2,801.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.21x = 19,158,168.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,158,168.93/4,955.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.27

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