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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,842.76, 7,255.37 and 4,067.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,842.76, 7,255.37 and 4,067.74 is: 6,094.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,842.76 : 7,255.37 = 4,067.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,842.76/7,255.37 = 4,067.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,842.76x = 7,255.37 × 4,067.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,842.76x = 29,512,998.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,512,998.41/4,842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.25

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