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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.50, 7,272.59 and 4,013.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.50, 7,272.59 and 4,013.03 is: 6,010.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.50 : 7,272.59 = 4,013.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.50/7,272.59 = 4,013.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.50x = 7,272.59 × 4,013.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.50x = 29,185,065.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,185,065.42/4,855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.72

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