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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.63, 7,104.46 and 4,425.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.63, 7,104.46 and 4,425.37 is: 6,605.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.63 : 7,104.46 = 4,425.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.63/7,104.46 = 4,425.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.63x = 7,104.46 × 4,425.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.63x = 31,439,864.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,439,864.15/4,759.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,605.53

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