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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.14, 7,392.77 and 4,220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.14, 7,392.77 and 4,220.34 is: 6,301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.14 : 7,392.77 = 4,220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.14/7,392.77 = 4,220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.14x = 7,392.77 × 4,220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.14x = 31,199,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,199,981.84/4,951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,301.58

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