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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.34, 6,497.82 and 4,281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.34, 6,497.82 and 4,281.94 is: 5,895.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.34 : 6,497.82 = 4,281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.34/6,497.82 = 4,281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.34x = 6,497.82 × 4,281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.34x = 27,823,275.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,823,275.37/4,719.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,895.59

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