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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.60, 7,452.60 and 4,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.60, 7,452.60 and 4,327.60 is: 6,482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.60 : 7,452.60 = 4,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.60/7,452.60 = 4,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.60x = 7,452.60 × 4,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.60x = 32,251,871.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,251,871.76/4,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.01

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