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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.56, 7,297.44 and 4,164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.56, 7,297.44 and 4,164.96 is: 6,255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.56 : 7,297.44 = 4,164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.56/7,297.44 = 4,164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.56x = 7,297.44 × 4,164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.56x = 30,393,545.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,393,545.70/4,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,255.67

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