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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,822.96, 7,225.92 and 4,122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,822.96, 7,225.92 and 4,122.52 is: 6,176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,822.96 : 7,225.92 = 4,122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,822.96/7,225.92 = 4,122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,822.96x = 7,225.92 × 4,122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,822.96x = 29,788,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,788,999.72/4,822.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,176.50

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