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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.94, 7,280.12 and 3,563.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.94, 7,280.12 and 3,563.18 is: 5,332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.94 : 7,280.12 = 3,563.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.94/7,280.12 = 3,563.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.94x = 7,280.12 × 3,563.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.94x = 25,940,377.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,940,377.98/4,864.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.11

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