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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.51, 7,272.58 and 4,013.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.51, 7,272.58 and 4,013.02 is: 6,010.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.51 : 7,272.58 = 4,013.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.51/7,272.58 = 4,013.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.51x = 7,272.58 × 4,013.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.51x = 29,185,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,185,008.99/4,855.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.70

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