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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.56, 7,434.59 and 3,497.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.56, 7,434.59 and 3,497.56 is: 5,247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.56 : 7,434.59 = 3,497.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.56/7,434.59 = 3,497.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.56x = 7,434.59 × 3,497.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.56x = 26,002,888.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,002,888.53/4,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.22

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