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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.08, 7,460.28 and 4,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.08, 7,460.28 and 4,425.60 is: 6,640.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.08 : 7,460.28 = 4,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.08/7,460.28 = 4,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.08x = 7,460.28 × 4,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.08x = 33,016,215.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,016,215.17/4,972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,640.32

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