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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.70, 7,151.70 and 4,225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.70, 7,151.70 and 4,225.10 is: 6,348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.70 : 7,151.70 = 4,225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.70/7,151.70 = 4,225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.70x = 7,151.70 × 4,225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.70x = 30,216,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,216,647.67/4,759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,348.44

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