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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,958.73, 7,447.34 and 4,365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,958.73, 7,447.34 and 4,365.96 is: 6,557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,958.73 : 7,447.34 = 4,365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,958.73/7,447.34 = 4,365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,958.73x = 7,447.34 × 4,365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,958.73x = 32,514,788.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,514,788.55/4,958.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,557.08

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