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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.80, 7,421.40 and 4,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.80, 7,421.40 and 4,954.80 is: 7,421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.80 : 7,421.40 = 4,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.80/7,421.40 = 4,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.80x = 7,421.40 × 4,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.80x = 36,771,552.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,771,552.72/4,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,421.40

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