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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.78, 7,226.42 and 4,043.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.78, 7,226.42 and 4,043.72 is: 6,055.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.78 : 7,226.42 = 4,043.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.78/7,226.42 = 4,043.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.78x = 7,226.42 × 4,043.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.78x = 29,221,616.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,221,616.93/4,825.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.32

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