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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.96, 6,891.68 and 2,755.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.96, 6,891.68 and 2,755.83 is: 3,803.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.96 : 6,891.68 = 2,755.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.96/6,891.68 = 2,755.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.96x = 6,891.68 × 2,755.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.96x = 18,992,298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,992,298.49/4,993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.05

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