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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.52, 6,851.76 and 4,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.52, 6,851.76 and 4,332.96 is: 5,990.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.52 : 6,851.76 = 4,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.52/6,851.76 = 4,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.52x = 6,851.76 × 4,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.52x = 29,688,402.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,688,402.01/4,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.98

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