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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.18, 6,773.85 and 4,192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.18, 6,773.85 and 4,192.83 is: 5,790.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.18 : 6,773.85 = 4,192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.18/6,773.85 = 4,192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.18x = 6,773.85 × 4,192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.18x = 28,401,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401,601.50/4,905.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,790.12

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