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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.06, 7,433.83 and 3,497.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.06, 7,433.83 and 3,497.06 is: 5,246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.06 : 7,433.83 = 3,497.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.06/7,433.83 = 3,497.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.06x = 7,433.83 × 3,497.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.06x = 25,996,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,996,513.47/4,955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,246.46

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