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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,757.93, 7,138.05 and 3,355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,757.93, 7,138.05 and 3,355.08 is: 5,033.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,757.93 : 7,138.05 = 3,355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,757.93/7,138.05 = 3,355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,757.93x = 7,138.05 × 3,355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,757.93x = 23,948,728.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,948,728.79/4,757.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.44

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