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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.68, 7,245.13 and 4,274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.68, 7,245.13 and 4,274.97 is: 6,416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.68 : 7,245.13 = 4,274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.68/7,245.13 = 4,274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.68x = 7,245.13 × 4,274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.68x = 30,972,690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,972,690.03/4,826.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.98

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