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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.08, 6,757.52 and 4,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.08, 6,757.52 and 4,269.28 is: 5,886.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.08 : 6,757.52 = 4,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.08/6,757.52 = 4,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.08x = 6,757.52 × 4,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.08x = 28,849,744.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,849,744.99/4,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.41

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