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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.91, 7,461.60 and 4,159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.91, 7,461.60 and 4,159.14 is: 6,228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.91 : 7,461.60 = 4,159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.91/7,461.60 = 4,159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.91x = 7,461.60 × 4,159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.91x = 31,033,839.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,033,839.02/4,982.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228.06

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