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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,810.59, 7,173.88 and 4,279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,810.59, 7,173.88 and 4,279.64 is: 6,382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,810.59 : 7,173.88 = 4,279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,810.59/7,173.88 = 4,279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,810.59x = 7,173.88 × 4,279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,810.59x = 30,701,577.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,701,577.23/4,810.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.08

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