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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.37, 6,837.35 and 2,858.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.37, 6,837.35 and 2,858.28 is: 3,943.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.37 : 6,837.35 = 2,858.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.37/6,837.35 = 2,858.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.37x = 6,837.35 × 2,858.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.37x = 19,543,046.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,543,046.47/4,955.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.81

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