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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.16, 7,439.05 and 4,084.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.16, 7,439.05 and 4,084.71 is: 6,123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.16 : 7,439.05 = 4,084.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.16/7,439.05 = 4,084.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.16x = 7,439.05 × 4,084.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.16x = 30,386,361.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,386,361.93/4,962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.62

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