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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.40, 7,463.10 and 4,651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.40, 7,463.10 and 4,651.40 is: 6,977.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.40 : 7,463.10 = 4,651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.40/7,463.10 = 4,651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.40x = 7,463.10 × 4,651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.40x = 34,713,863.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,713,863.34/4,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.10

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