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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.76, 7,135.08 and 3,371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.76, 7,135.08 and 3,371.80 is: 5,058.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.76 : 7,135.08 = 3,371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.76/7,135.08 = 3,371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.76x = 7,135.08 × 3,371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.76x = 24,058,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058,062.74/4,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.72

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