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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.20, 7,441.80 and 3,497.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.20, 7,441.80 and 3,497.13 is: 5,245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.20 : 7,441.80 = 3,497.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.20/7,441.80 = 3,497.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.20x = 7,441.80 × 3,497.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.20x = 26,024,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,024,942.03/4,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.70

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