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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,749.95, 7,126.36 and 3,365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,749.95, 7,126.36 and 3,365.96 is: 5,049.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,749.95 : 7,126.36 = 3,365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,749.95/7,126.36 = 3,365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,749.95x = 7,126.36 × 3,365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,749.95x = 23,986,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,986,998.66/4,749.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.94

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