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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,956.56, 6,839.94 and 2,718.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,956.56, 6,839.94 and 2,718.44 is: 3,751.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,956.56 : 6,839.94 = 2,718.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,956.56/6,839.94 = 2,718.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,956.56x = 6,839.94 × 2,718.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,956.56x = 18,593,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,593,966.49/4,956.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.39

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