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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,830.36, 6,659.35 and 4,129.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,830.36, 6,659.35 and 4,129.73 is: 5,693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,830.36 : 6,659.35 = 4,129.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,830.36/6,659.35 = 4,129.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,830.36x = 6,659.35 × 4,129.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,830.36x = 27,501,317.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,501,317.48/4,830.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.43

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