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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.20, 6,910.56 and 4,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.20, 6,910.56 and 4,376 is: 6,053.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.20 : 6,910.56 = 4,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.20/6,910.56 = 4,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.20x = 6,910.56 × 4,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.20x = 30,240,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,240,610.56/4,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.93

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