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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.80, 7,438.46 and 4,360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.80, 7,438.46 and 4,360.04 is: 6,548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.80 : 7,438.46 = 4,360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.80/7,438.46 = 4,360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.80x = 7,438.46 × 4,360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.80x = 32,431,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,431,945.95/4,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.20

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