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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.97, 6,891.73 and 2,755.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.97, 6,891.73 and 2,755.93 is: 3,803.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.97 : 6,891.73 = 2,755.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.97/6,891.73 = 2,755.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.97x = 6,891.73 × 2,755.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.97x = 18,993,125.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,993,125.46/4,993.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.21

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