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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.34, 6,839.24 and 3,764.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.34, 6,839.24 and 3,764.27 is: 5,195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.34 : 6,839.24 = 3,764.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.34/6,839.24 = 3,764.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.34x = 6,839.24 × 3,764.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.34x = 25,744,745.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,744,745.95/4,955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.35

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