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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,875.49, 7,317.33 and 4,567.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,875.49, 7,317.33 and 4,567.94 is: 6,855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,875.49 : 7,317.33 = 4,567.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,875.49/7,317.33 = 4,567.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,875.49x = 7,317.33 × 4,567.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,875.49x = 33,425,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,425,101.56/4,875.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.75

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