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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.45, 6,901.04 and 3,940.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.45, 6,901.04 and 3,940.22 is: 5,443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.45 : 6,901.04 = 3,940.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.45/6,901.04 = 3,940.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.45x = 6,901.04 × 3,940.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.45x = 27,191,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,191,642.93/4,995.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,443.28

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