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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.63, 7,430.12 and 2,613.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.63, 7,430.12 and 2,613.16 is: 3,917.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.63 : 7,430.12 = 2,613.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.63/7,430.12 = 2,613.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.63x = 7,430.12 × 2,613.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.63x = 19,416,055.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,416,055.23/4,955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.98

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