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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.83, 6,838.85 and 2,717.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.83, 6,838.85 and 2,717.71 is: 3,750.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.83 : 6,838.85 = 2,717.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.83/6,838.85 = 2,717.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.83x = 6,838.85 × 2,717.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.83x = 18,586,000.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,586,000.73/4,955.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.33

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