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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,947.56, 7,414.92 and 3,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,947.56, 7,414.92 and 3,705.20 is: 5,552.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,947.56 : 7,414.92 = 3,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,947.56/7,414.92 = 3,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,947.56x = 7,414.92 × 3,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,947.56x = 27,473,761.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,473,761.58/4,947.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.99

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