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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.43, 7,228.71 and 4,380.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.43, 7,228.71 and 4,380.17 is: 6,602.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.43 : 7,228.71 = 4,380.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.43/7,228.71 = 4,380.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.43x = 7,228.71 × 4,380.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.43x = 31,662,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,662,942.54/4,795.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.74

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