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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,927.59, 7,355.41 and 4,274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,927.59, 7,355.41 and 4,274.07 is: 6,379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,927.59 : 7,355.41 = 4,274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,927.59/7,355.41 = 4,274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,927.59x = 7,355.41 × 4,274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,927.59x = 31,437,515.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,437,515.85/4,927.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.90

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