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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.70, 7,429.32 and 3,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.70, 7,429.32 and 3,562.20 is: 5,343.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.70 : 7,429.32 = 3,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.70/7,429.32 = 3,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.70x = 7,429.32 × 3,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.70x = 26,464,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,464,723.70/4,952.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.49

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