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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.70, 7,432.05 and 4,378.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.70, 7,432.05 and 4,378.70 is: 6,568.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.70 : 7,432.05 = 4,378.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.70/7,432.05 = 4,378.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.70x = 7,432.05 × 4,378.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.70x = 32,542,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,542,717.34/4,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,568.05

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