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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.34, 7,427.43 and 3,654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.34, 7,427.43 and 3,654 is: 5,470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.34 : 7,427.43 = 3,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.34/7,427.43 = 3,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.34x = 7,427.43 × 3,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.34x = 27,139,829.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,139,829.22/4,961.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.26

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