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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.10, 7,276.35 and 4,210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.10, 7,276.35 and 4,210.10 is: 6,305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.10 : 7,276.35 = 4,210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.10/7,276.35 = 4,210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.10x = 7,276.35 × 4,210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.10x = 30,634,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,634,161.14/4,858.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,305.79

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