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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.54, 6,836.94 and 2,829.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.54, 6,836.94 and 2,829.53 is: 3,903.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.54 : 6,836.94 = 2,829.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.54/6,836.94 = 2,829.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.54x = 6,836.94 × 2,829.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.54x = 19,345,343.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,345,343.93/4,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.79

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