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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.25, 6,759.77 and 3,175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.25, 6,759.77 and 3,175.95 is: 4,380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.25 : 6,759.77 = 3,175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.25/6,759.77 = 3,175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.25x = 6,759.77 × 3,175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.25x = 21,468,699.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,468,699.47/4,901.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.25

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