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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,956.55, 6,840.63 and 2,832.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,956.55, 6,840.63 and 2,832.46 is: 3,909.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,956.55 : 6,840.63 = 2,832.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,956.55/6,840.63 = 2,832.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,956.55x = 6,840.63 × 2,832.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,956.55x = 19,375,810.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,375,810.85/4,956.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.13

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