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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,777.92, 7,160.40 and 3,549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,777.92, 7,160.40 and 3,549.96 is: 5,320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,777.92 : 7,160.40 = 3,549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,777.92/7,160.40 = 3,549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,777.92x = 7,160.40 × 3,549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,777.92x = 25,419,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,419,133.58/4,777.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.13

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