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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.53, 6,838.59 and 2,717.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.53, 6,838.59 and 2,717.55 is: 3,750.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.53 : 6,838.59 = 2,717.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.53/6,838.59 = 2,717.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.53x = 6,838.59 × 2,717.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.53x = 18,584,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,584,210.25/4,955.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.20

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