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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,808.20, 7,177.52 and 4,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,808.20, 7,177.52 and 4,225 is: 6,306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,808.20 : 7,177.52 = 4,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,808.20/7,177.52 = 4,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,808.20x = 7,177.52 × 4,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,808.20x = 30,325,022
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,325,022/4,808.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,306.94

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