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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,869.85, 7,266.55 and 4,572.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,869.85, 7,266.55 and 4,572.29 is: 6,822.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,869.85 : 7,266.55 = 4,572.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,869.85/7,266.55 = 4,572.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,869.85x = 7,266.55 × 4,572.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,869.85x = 33,224,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,224,806.60/4,869.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,822.55

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