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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,474.28, 6,713.04 and 2,009.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,474.28, 6,713.04 and 2,009.72 is: 3,015.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,474.28 : 6,713.04 = 2,009.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,474.28/6,713.04 = 2,009.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,474.28x = 6,713.04 × 2,009.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,474.28x = 13,491,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,491,330.75/4,474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.31

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