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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.83, 7,381.73 and 3,459.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.83, 7,381.73 and 3,459.11 is: 5,182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.83 : 7,381.73 = 3,459.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.83/7,381.73 = 3,459.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.83x = 7,381.73 × 3,459.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.83x = 25,534,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,534,187.80/4,926.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,182.69

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