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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.39, 7,347.96 and 3,416.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.39, 7,347.96 and 3,416.24 is: 5,121.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.39 : 7,347.96 = 3,416.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.39/7,347.96 = 3,416.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.39x = 7,347.96 × 3,416.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.39x = 25,102,379.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102,379.84/4,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.49

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