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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.20, 7,458.30 and 4,170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.20, 7,458.30 and 4,170.30 is: 6,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.20 : 7,458.30 = 4,170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.20/7,458.30 = 4,170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.20x = 7,458.30 × 4,170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.20x = 31,103,348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,103,348.49/4,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,255.45

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