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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,754.48, 7,127.66 and 3,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,754.48, 7,127.66 and 3,363.44 is: 5,042.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,754.48 : 7,127.66 = 3,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,754.48/7,127.66 = 3,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,754.48x = 7,127.66 × 3,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,754.48x = 23,973,429.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,973,429.52/4,754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.29

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