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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,893.21, 7,322.81 and 4,005.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,893.21, 7,322.81 and 4,005.45 is: 5,994.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,893.21 : 7,322.81 = 4,005.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,893.21/7,322.81 = 4,005.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,893.21x = 7,322.81 × 4,005.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,893.21x = 29,331,129.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,331,129.29/4,893.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.25

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