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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,852.28, 7,272.26 and 4,225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,852.28, 7,272.26 and 4,225.02 is: 6,332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,852.28 : 7,272.26 = 4,225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,852.28/7,272.26 = 4,225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,852.28x = 7,272.26 × 4,225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,852.28x = 30,725,443.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,725,443.95/4,852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.17

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