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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.55, 7,356.76 and 3,316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.55, 7,356.76 and 3,316.44 is: 4,977.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.55 : 7,356.76 = 3,316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.55/7,356.76 = 3,316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.55x = 7,356.76 × 3,316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.55x = 24,398,272.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,398,272.43/4,901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.67

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