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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.88, 7,351.61 and 4,235.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.88, 7,351.61 and 4,235.97 is: 6,323.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.88 : 7,351.61 = 4,235.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.88/7,351.61 = 4,235.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.88x = 7,351.61 × 4,235.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.88x = 31,141,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,141,199.41/4,924.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.24

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