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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.66, 6,838.50 and 2,717.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.66, 6,838.50 and 2,717.10 is: 3,749.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.66 : 6,838.50 = 2,717.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.66/6,838.50 = 2,717.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.66x = 6,838.50 × 2,717.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.66x = 18,580,888.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,580,888.35/4,955.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.43

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