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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,897.49, 7,308.47 and 4,371.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,897.49, 7,308.47 and 4,371.87 is: 6,524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,897.49 : 7,308.47 = 4,371.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,897.49/7,308.47 = 4,371.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,897.49x = 7,308.47 × 4,371.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,897.49x = 31,951,703.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,951,703.92/4,897.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,524.10

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