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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.21, 7,430.08 and 4,308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.21, 7,430.08 and 4,308.45 is: 6,452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.21 : 7,430.08 = 4,308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.21/7,430.08 = 4,308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.21x = 7,430.08 × 4,308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.21x = 32,012,128.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,012,128.18/4,961.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,452.48

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