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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.63, 7,434.38 and 4,039.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.63, 7,434.38 and 4,039.22 is: 6,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.63 : 7,434.38 = 4,039.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.63/7,434.38 = 4,039.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.63x = 7,434.38 × 4,039.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.63x = 30,029,094.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,029,094.77/4,955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,059.59

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