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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.55, 7,186.71 and 3,560.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.55, 7,186.71 and 3,560.75 is: 5,340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.55 : 7,186.71 = 3,560.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.55/7,186.71 = 3,560.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.55x = 7,186.71 × 3,560.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.55x = 25,590,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,590,104.50/4,791.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.68

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