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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.26, 7,239.39 and 4,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.26, 7,239.39 and 4,277.08 is: 6,415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.26 : 7,239.39 = 4,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.26/7,239.39 = 4,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.26x = 7,239.39 × 4,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.26x = 30,963,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,963,450.18/4,826.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,415.62

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