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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.38, 7,426.84 and 3,649.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.38, 7,426.84 and 3,649.62 is: 5,475.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.38 : 7,426.84 = 3,649.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.38/7,426.84 = 3,649.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.38x = 7,426.84 × 3,649.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.38x = 27,105,143.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,105,143.80/4,950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.37

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