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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.31, 7,434.20 and 3,497.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.31, 7,434.20 and 3,497.31 is: 5,246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.31 : 7,434.20 = 3,497.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.31/7,434.20 = 3,497.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.31x = 7,434.20 × 3,497.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.31x = 25,999,702.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,999,702.00/4,955.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,246.84

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