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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,953.55, 7,430.33 and 4,625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,953.55, 7,430.33 and 4,625.50 is: 6,938.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,953.55 : 7,430.33 = 4,625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,953.55/7,430.33 = 4,625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,953.55x = 7,430.33 × 4,625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,953.55x = 34,368,991.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,368,991.42/4,953.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.25

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