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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.34, 7,443.26 and 3,503.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.34, 7,443.26 and 3,503.34 is: 5,255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.34 : 7,443.26 = 3,503.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.34/7,443.26 = 3,503.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.34x = 7,443.26 × 3,503.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.34x = 26,076,270.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,076,270.49/4,961.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.89

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