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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.81, 7,395.41 and 4,403.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.81, 7,395.41 and 4,403.59 is: 6,571.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.81 : 7,395.41 = 4,403.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.81/7,395.41 = 4,403.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.81x = 7,395.41 × 4,403.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.81x = 32,566,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,566,346.04/4,955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.35

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