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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.80, 7,352.51 and 4,512.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.80, 7,352.51 and 4,512.14 is: 6,762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.80 : 7,352.51 = 4,512.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.80/7,352.51 = 4,512.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.80x = 7,352.51 × 4,512.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.80x = 33,175,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,175,495.15/4,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,762.51

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