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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,797.92, 7,186.08 and 3,567.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,797.92, 7,186.08 and 3,567.44 is: 5,343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,797.92 : 7,186.08 = 3,567.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,797.92/7,186.08 = 3,567.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,797.92x = 7,186.08 × 3,567.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,797.92x = 25,635,940.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,635,940.58/4,797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.13

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