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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.67, 7,458.66 and 3,588.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.67, 7,458.66 and 3,588.51 is: 5,382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.67 : 7,458.66 = 3,588.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.67/7,458.66 = 3,588.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.67x = 7,458.66 × 3,588.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.67x = 26,765,476.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,765,476.00/4,972.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.52

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