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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.78, 7,445.79 and 3,574.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.78, 7,445.79 and 3,574.98 is: 5,363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.78 : 7,445.79 = 3,574.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.78/7,445.79 = 3,574.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.78x = 7,445.79 × 3,574.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.78x = 26,618,550.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,618,550.33/4,962.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.64

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