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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,840.52, 7,263.54 and 4,028.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,840.52, 7,263.54 and 4,028.63 is: 6,045.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,840.52 : 7,263.54 = 4,028.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,840.52/7,263.54 = 4,028.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,840.52x = 7,263.54 × 4,028.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,840.52x = 29,262,078.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,262,078.83/4,840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.24

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