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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.61, 7,431.99 and 3,395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.61, 7,431.99 and 3,395.34 is: 5,092.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.61 : 7,431.99 = 3,395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.61/7,431.99 = 3,395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.61x = 7,431.99 × 3,395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.61x = 25,234,132.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,234,132.93/4,955.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.03

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