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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,844.46, 7,265.72 and 4,027.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,844.46, 7,265.72 and 4,027.98 is: 6,041.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,844.46 : 7,265.72 = 4,027.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,844.46/7,265.72 = 4,027.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,844.46x = 7,265.72 × 4,027.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,844.46x = 29,266,174.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,266,174.85/4,844.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.16

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