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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,788.81, 6,565.43 and 4,701.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,788.81, 6,565.43 and 4,701.33 is: 6,445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,788.81 : 6,565.43 = 4,701.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,788.81/6,565.43 = 4,701.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,788.81x = 6,565.43 × 4,701.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,788.81x = 30,866,264.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,866,264.78/4,788.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,445.50

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