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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.26, 6,828.32 and 3,954.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.26, 6,828.32 and 3,954.34 is: 5,452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.26 : 6,828.32 = 3,954.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.26/6,828.32 = 3,954.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.26x = 6,828.32 × 3,954.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.26x = 27,001,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,001,498.91/4,952.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.36

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