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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.56, 7,445.76 and 3,926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.56, 7,445.76 and 3,926.24 is: 5,877.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.56 : 7,445.76 = 3,926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.56/7,445.76 = 3,926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.56x = 7,445.76 × 3,926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.56x = 29,233,840.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,233,840.74/4,973.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,877.85

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