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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.48, 8,624.46 and 4,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.48, 8,624.46 and 4,901 is: 7,346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.48 : 8,624.46 = 4,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.48/8,624.46 = 4,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.48x = 8,624.46 × 4,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.48x = 42,268,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,268,478.46/5,753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.59

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