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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849, 7,233.23 and 4,687.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849, 7,233.23 and 4,687.02 is: 6,991.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849 : 7,233.23 = 4,687.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849/7,233.23 = 4,687.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849x = 7,233.23 × 4,687.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849x = 33,902,293.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,902,293.67/4,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.61

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