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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,859.46, 7,251.27 and 4,335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,859.46, 7,251.27 and 4,335.86 is: 6,469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,859.46 : 7,251.27 = 4,335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,859.46/7,251.27 = 4,335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,859.46x = 7,251.27 × 4,335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,859.46x = 31,440,498.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,440,498.74/4,859.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.96

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