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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.65, 6,838.58 and 2,967.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.65, 6,838.58 and 2,967.30 is: 4,094.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.65 : 6,838.58 = 2,967.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.65/6,838.58 = 2,967.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.65x = 6,838.58 × 2,967.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.65x = 20,292,109.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,292,109.16/4,955.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.74

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