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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,940.52, 7,416.57 and 3,901.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,940.52, 7,416.57 and 3,901.23 is: 5,856.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,940.52 : 7,416.57 = 3,901.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,940.52/7,416.57 = 3,901.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,940.52x = 7,416.57 × 3,901.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,940.52x = 28,933,745.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,933,745.38/4,940.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.42

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