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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.34, 7,204.50 and 4,122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.34, 7,204.50 and 4,122.42 is: 6,172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.34 : 7,204.50 = 4,122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.34/7,204.50 = 4,122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.34x = 7,204.50 × 4,122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.34x = 29,699,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,699,974.89/4,811.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.91

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