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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.20, 7,454.08 and 4,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.20, 7,454.08 and 4,131.20 is: 6,164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.20 : 7,454.08 = 4,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.20/7,454.08 = 4,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.20x = 7,454.08 × 4,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.20x = 30,794,295.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,794,295.30/4,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,164.78

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