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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.65, 7,256.46 and 4,068.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.65, 7,256.46 and 4,068.69 is: 6,095.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.65 : 7,256.46 = 4,068.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.65/7,256.46 = 4,068.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.65x = 7,256.46 × 4,068.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.65x = 29,524,286.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,524,286.24/4,843.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.46

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