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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.52, 7,441.56 and 3,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.52, 7,441.56 and 3,570 is: 5,353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.52 : 7,441.56 = 3,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.52/7,441.56 = 3,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.52x = 7,441.56 × 3,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.52x = 26,566,369.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,566,369.20/4,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,353.40

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