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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.63, 6,712.91 and 1,188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.63, 6,712.91 and 1,188.97 is: 1,783.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.63 : 6,712.91 = 1,188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.63/6,712.91 = 1,188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.63x = 6,712.91 × 1,188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.63x = 7,981,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,981,451.58/4,475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.31

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