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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.94, 7,251.12 and 4,588.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.94, 7,251.12 and 4,588.11 is: 6,838.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.94 : 7,251.12 = 4,588.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.94/7,251.12 = 4,588.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.94x = 7,251.12 × 4,588.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.94x = 33,268,936.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,268,936.18/4,864.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.52

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