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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.73, 6,838.93 and 2,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.73, 6,838.93 and 2,717.80 is: 3,750.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.73 : 6,838.93 = 2,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.73/6,838.93 = 2,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.73x = 6,838.93 × 2,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.73x = 18,586,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,586,868.72/4,955.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.58

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