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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.79, 6,804.50 and 3,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.79, 6,804.50 and 3,162.40 is: 4,364.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.79 : 6,804.50 = 3,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.79/6,804.50 = 3,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.79x = 6,804.50 × 3,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.79x = 21,518,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,518,550.80/4,930.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.12

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