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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.96, 7,253.51 and 4,337.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.96, 7,253.51 and 4,337.36 is: 6,472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.96 : 7,253.51 = 4,337.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.96/7,253.51 = 4,337.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.96x = 7,253.51 × 4,337.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.96x = 31,461,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,461,026.18/4,860.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,472.18

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