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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.80, 7,442.96 and 4,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.80, 7,442.96 and 4,363.04 is: 6,552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.80 : 7,442.96 = 4,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.80/7,442.96 = 4,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.80x = 7,442.96 × 4,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.80x = 32,473,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,473,932.20/4,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.71

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