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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.94, 6,838.29 and 2,967.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.94, 6,838.29 and 2,967.26 is: 4,094.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.94 : 6,838.29 = 2,967.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.94/6,838.29 = 2,967.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.94x = 6,838.29 × 2,967.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.94x = 20,290,950.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,290,950.19/4,955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.27

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