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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.84, 6,836.96 and 4,933.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.84, 6,836.96 and 4,933.92 is: 6,806.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.84 : 6,836.96 = 4,933.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.84/6,836.96 = 4,933.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.84x = 6,836.96 × 4,933.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.84x = 33,733,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,733,013.68/4,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.72

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