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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,859.58, 7,251.46 and 4,335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,859.58, 7,251.46 and 4,335.98 is: 6,470.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,859.58 : 7,251.46 = 4,335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,859.58/7,251.46 = 4,335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,859.58x = 7,251.46 × 4,335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,859.58x = 31,442,192.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,442,192.82/4,859.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,470.14

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