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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.74, 6,392.97 and 4,012.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.74, 6,392.97 and 4,012.11 is: 5,524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.74 : 6,392.97 = 4,012.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.74/6,392.97 = 4,012.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.74x = 6,392.97 × 4,012.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.74x = 25,649,298.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,649,298.87/4,642.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.60

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