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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.33, 6,481.95 and 4,553.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.33, 6,481.95 and 4,553.98 is: 6,238.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.33 : 6,481.95 = 4,553.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.33/6,481.95 = 4,553.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.33x = 6,481.95 × 4,553.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.33x = 29,518,670.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,518,670.66/4,731.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.98

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