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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,964.70, 7,444.80 and 3,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,964.70, 7,444.80 and 3,572.20 is: 5,356.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,964.70 : 7,444.80 = 3,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,964.70/7,444.80 = 3,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,964.70x = 7,444.80 × 3,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,964.70x = 26,594,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,594,309.34/4,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,356.68

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