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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.73, 7,442.84 and 4,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.73, 7,442.84 and 4,362.96 is: 6,552.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.73 : 7,442.84 = 4,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.73/7,442.84 = 4,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.73x = 7,442.84 × 4,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.73x = 32,472,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,472,791.39/4,955.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.57

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