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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.63, 7,331.65 and 4,252.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.63, 7,331.65 and 4,252.53 is: 6,351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.63 : 7,331.65 = 4,252.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.63/7,331.65 = 4,252.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.63x = 7,331.65 × 4,252.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.63x = 31,178,061.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,178,061.57/4,908.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,351.68

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