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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.49, 6,946.74 and 3,355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.49, 6,946.74 and 3,355.26 is: 4,628.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.49 : 6,946.74 = 3,355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.49/6,946.74 = 3,355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.49x = 6,946.74 × 3,355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.49x = 23,308,133.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,308,133.90/5,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.77

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