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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.97, 7,388.26 and 4,056.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.97, 7,388.26 and 4,056.17 is: 6,077.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.97 : 7,388.26 = 4,056.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.97/7,388.26 = 4,056.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.97x = 7,388.26 × 4,056.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.97x = 29,968,018.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,968,018.28/4,930.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,077.51

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