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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.60, 7,268.40 and 4,140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.60, 7,268.40 and 4,140.90 is: 6,211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.60 : 7,268.40 = 4,140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.60/7,268.40 = 4,140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.60x = 7,268.40 × 4,140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.60x = 30,097,717.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,097,717.56/4,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.35

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