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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.80, 7,265.70 and 4,498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.80, 7,265.70 and 4,498.20 is: 6,747.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.80 : 7,265.70 = 4,498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.80/7,265.70 = 4,498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.80x = 7,265.70 × 4,498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.80x = 32,682,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,682,571.74/4,843.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,747.30

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