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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.95, 7,141.55 and 4,299.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.95, 7,141.55 and 4,299.87 is: 6,451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.95 : 7,141.55 = 4,299.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.95/7,141.55 = 4,299.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.95x = 7,141.55 × 4,299.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.95x = 30,707,715.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,707,715.10/4,759.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.27

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