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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.20, 7,302.30 and 4,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.20, 7,302.30 and 4,220.20 is: 6,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.20 : 7,302.30 = 4,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.20/7,302.30 = 4,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.20x = 7,302.30 × 4,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.20x = 30,817,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,817,166.46/4,868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,330.30

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