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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.06, 7,425.33 and 2,757.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.06, 7,425.33 and 2,757.14 is: 4,135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.06 : 7,425.33 = 2,757.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.06/7,425.33 = 2,757.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.06x = 7,425.33 × 2,757.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.06x = 20,472,660.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,472,660.57/4,950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.84

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