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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.71, 7,259.36 and 3,524.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.71, 7,259.36 and 3,524.13 is: 5,281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.71 : 7,259.36 = 3,524.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.71/7,259.36 = 3,524.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.71x = 7,259.36 × 3,524.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.71x = 25,582,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,582,910.74/4,843.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,281.68

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