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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.13, 7,435.17 and 3,112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.13, 7,435.17 and 3,112.54 is: 4,665.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.13 : 7,435.17 = 3,112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.13/7,435.17 = 3,112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.13x = 7,435.17 × 3,112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.13x = 23,142,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,142,245.44/4,960.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.66

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