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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,754.96, 7,130.61 and 3,289.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,754.96, 7,130.61 and 3,289.67 is: 4,933.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,754.96 : 7,130.61 = 3,289.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,754.96/7,130.61 = 3,289.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,754.96x = 7,130.61 × 3,289.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,754.96x = 23,457,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,457,353.80/4,754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.24

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