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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.66, 7,434.72 and 3,497.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.66, 7,434.72 and 3,497.66 is: 5,247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.66 : 7,434.72 = 3,497.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.66/7,434.72 = 3,497.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.66x = 7,434.72 × 3,497.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.66x = 26,004,085.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,004,085.58/4,955.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.36

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