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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.49, 7,129.06 and 3,347.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.49, 7,129.06 and 3,347.26 is: 5,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.49 : 7,129.06 = 3,347.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.49/7,129.06 = 3,347.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.49x = 7,129.06 × 3,347.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.49x = 23,862,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,862,803.74/4,751.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.17

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