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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.84, 7,434.98 and 3,497.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.84, 7,434.98 and 3,497.84 is: 5,247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.84 : 7,434.98 = 3,497.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.84/7,434.98 = 3,497.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.84x = 7,434.98 × 3,497.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.84x = 26,006,370.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,006,370.44/4,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.62

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