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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.78, 7,440.09 and 2,361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.78, 7,440.09 and 2,361.25 is: 3,539.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.78 : 7,440.09 = 2,361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.78/7,440.09 = 2,361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.78x = 7,440.09 × 2,361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.78x = 17,567,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,567,912.51/4,963.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.22

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