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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.72, 6,838.74 and 2,717.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.72, 6,838.74 and 2,717.54 is: 3,750.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.72 : 6,838.74 = 2,717.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.72/6,838.74 = 2,717.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.72x = 6,838.74 × 2,717.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.72x = 18,584,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,584,549.50/4,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.12

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