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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.28, 7,445.50 and 3,734.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.28, 7,445.50 and 3,734.26 is: 5,596.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.28 : 7,445.50 = 3,734.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.28/7,445.50 = 3,734.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.28x = 7,445.50 × 3,734.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.28x = 27,803,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,803,432.83/4,968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.19

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