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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.22, 7,437.19 and 4,030.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.22, 7,437.19 and 4,030.48 is: 6,046.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.22 : 7,437.19 = 4,030.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.22/7,437.19 = 4,030.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.22x = 7,437.19 × 4,030.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.22x = 29,975,445.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,975,445.55/4,957.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.83

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