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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,837.65, 7,246.68 and 4,055.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,837.65, 7,246.68 and 4,055.43 is: 6,074.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,837.65 : 7,246.68 = 4,055.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,837.65/7,246.68 = 4,055.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,837.65x = 7,246.68 × 4,055.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,837.65x = 29,388,403.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,388,403.47/4,837.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.93

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