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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.71, 7,427.45 and 4,023.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.71, 7,427.45 and 4,023.98 is: 6,037.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.71 : 7,427.45 = 4,023.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.71/7,427.45 = 4,023.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.71x = 7,427.45 × 4,023.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.71x = 29,887,852.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,887,852.99/4,950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.08

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