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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.97, 7,445.81 and 4,047.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.97, 7,445.81 and 4,047.18 is: 6,071.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.97 : 7,445.81 = 4,047.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.97/7,445.81 = 4,047.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.97x = 7,445.81 × 4,047.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.97x = 30,134,533.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,134,533.32/4,962.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,071.87

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