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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.40, 7,170.78 and 4,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.40, 7,170.78 and 4,265 is: 6,393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.40 : 7,170.78 = 4,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.40/7,170.78 = 4,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.40x = 7,170.78 × 4,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.40x = 30,583,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,583,376.70/4,783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,393.65

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