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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.70, 7,363.05 and 4,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.70, 7,363.05 and 4,131.10 is: 6,196.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.70 : 7,363.05 = 4,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.70/7,363.05 = 4,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.70x = 7,363.05 × 4,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.70x = 30,417,495.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,417,495.86/4,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.65

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