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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.76, 7,434.54 and 4,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.76, 7,434.54 and 4,039.44 is: 6,059.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.76 : 7,434.54 = 4,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.76/7,434.54 = 4,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.76x = 7,434.54 × 4,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.76x = 30,031,378.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,031,378.26/4,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,059.89

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