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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.33, 7,259.90 and 4,663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.33, 7,259.90 and 4,663.08 is: 6,986.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.33 : 7,259.90 = 4,663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.33/7,259.90 = 4,663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.33x = 7,259.90 × 4,663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.33x = 33,853,471.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,853,471.18/4,845.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.82

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