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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.76, 7,437.54 and 4,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.76, 7,437.54 and 4,041.44 is: 6,062.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.76 : 7,437.54 = 4,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.76/7,437.54 = 4,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.76x = 7,437.54 × 4,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.76x = 30,058,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,058,371.66/4,957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.89

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