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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.59, 6,838.64 and 2,717.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.59, 6,838.64 and 2,717.49 is: 3,750.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.59 : 6,838.64 = 2,717.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.59/6,838.64 = 2,717.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.59x = 6,838.64 × 2,717.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.59x = 18,583,888.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,583,888.03/4,955.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.09

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