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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,903.78, 7,354.89 and 4,076.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,903.78, 7,354.89 and 4,076.16 is: 6,113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,903.78 : 7,354.89 = 4,076.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,903.78/7,354.89 = 4,076.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,903.78x = 7,354.89 × 4,076.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,903.78x = 29,979,651.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,979,651.27/4,903.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.59

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