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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.87, 6,836.85 and 3,962.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.87, 6,836.85 and 3,962.54 is: 5,466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.87 : 6,836.85 = 3,962.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.87/6,836.85 = 3,962.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.87x = 6,836.85 × 3,962.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.87x = 27,091,257.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,091,257.41/4,955.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.50

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