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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.42, 7,358.13 and 4,036.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.42, 7,358.13 and 4,036.22 is: 6,054.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.42 : 7,358.13 = 4,036.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.42/7,358.13 = 4,036.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.42x = 7,358.13 × 4,036.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.42x = 29,699,049.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,699,049.86/4,905.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,054.33

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