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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.38, 7,282.47 and 3,541.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.38, 7,282.47 and 3,541.70 is: 5,303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.38 : 7,282.47 = 3,541.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.38/7,282.47 = 3,541.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.38x = 7,282.47 × 3,541.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.38x = 25,792,324.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,792,324.00/4,863.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.37

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