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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,874.54, 7,311.74 and 4,007.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,874.54, 7,311.74 and 4,007.03 is: 6,010.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,874.54 : 7,311.74 = 4,007.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,874.54/7,311.74 = 4,007.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,874.54x = 7,311.74 × 4,007.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,874.54x = 29,298,304.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,298,304.94/4,874.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.48

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