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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.52, 7,490.96 and 3,955.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.52, 7,490.96 and 3,955.46 is: 5,933.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.52 : 7,490.96 = 3,955.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.52/7,490.96 = 3,955.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.52x = 7,490.96 × 3,955.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.52x = 29,630,135.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,630,135.41/4,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.72

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