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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.27, 7,435.74 and 4,209.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.27, 7,435.74 and 4,209.77 is: 6,323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.27 : 7,435.74 = 4,209.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.27/7,435.74 = 4,209.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.27x = 7,435.74 × 4,209.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.27x = 31,302,718.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,302,718.00/4,950.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.44

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