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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,807.28, 7,163.13 and 4,283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,807.28, 7,163.13 and 4,283.25 is: 6,382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,807.28 : 7,163.13 = 4,283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,807.28/7,163.13 = 4,283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,807.28x = 7,163.13 × 4,283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,807.28x = 30,681,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,681,476.57/4,807.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.29

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