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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,904.79, 7,307.60 and 4,656.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,904.79, 7,307.60 and 4,656.93 is: 6,938.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,904.79 : 7,307.60 = 4,656.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,904.79/7,307.60 = 4,656.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,904.79x = 7,307.60 × 4,656.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,904.79x = 34,030,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,030,958.38/4,904.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.31

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