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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.14, 7,363.71 and 4,041.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.14, 7,363.71 and 4,041.63 is: 6,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.14 : 7,363.71 = 4,041.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.14/7,363.71 = 4,041.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.14x = 7,363.71 × 4,041.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.14x = 29,761,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,761,391.25/4,909.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.45

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