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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,988.43, 7,474.14 and 3,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,988.43, 7,474.14 and 3,524.76 is: 5,281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,988.43 : 7,474.14 = 3,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,988.43/7,474.14 = 3,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,988.43x = 7,474.14 × 3,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,988.43x = 26,344,549.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,344,549.71/4,988.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,281.13

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