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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,887, 7,313.49 and 4,602.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,887, 7,313.49 and 4,602.69 is: 6,888.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,887 : 7,313.49 = 4,602.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,887/7,313.49 = 4,602.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,887x = 7,313.49 × 4,602.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,887x = 33,661,727.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,661,727.29/4,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,888.01

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