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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.84, 6,499.88 and 4,283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.84, 6,499.88 and 4,283.44 is: 5,897.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.84 : 6,499.88 = 4,283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.84/6,499.88 = 4,283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.84x = 6,499.88 × 4,283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.84x = 27,841,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,841,845.99/4,720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,897.65

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