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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.69, 6,836.32 and 3,774.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.69, 6,836.32 and 3,774.71 is: 5,207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.69 : 6,836.32 = 3,774.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.69/6,836.32 = 3,774.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.69x = 6,836.32 × 3,774.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.69x = 25,805,125.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,805,125.47/4,955.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.17

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