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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.82, 7,434.95 and 3,497.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.82, 7,434.95 and 3,497.82 is: 5,247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.82 : 7,434.95 = 3,497.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.82/7,434.95 = 3,497.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.82x = 7,434.95 × 3,497.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.82x = 26,006,116.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,006,116.81/4,955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.59

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