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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.42, 7,127.76 and 3,364.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.42, 7,127.76 and 3,364.62 is: 5,058.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.42 : 7,127.76 = 3,364.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.42/7,127.76 = 3,364.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.42x = 7,127.76 × 3,364.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.42x = 23,982,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,982,203.85/4,741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.02

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