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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,907.37, 7,344.65 and 4,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,907.37, 7,344.65 and 4,029.84 is: 6,031.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,907.37 : 7,344.65 = 4,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,907.37/7,344.65 = 4,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,907.37x = 7,344.65 × 4,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,907.37x = 29,597,744.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,597,744.21/4,907.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.28

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