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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.36, 7,006.28 and 1,383.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.36, 7,006.28 and 1,383.71 is: 2,075.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.36 : 7,006.28 = 1,383.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.36/7,006.28 = 1,383.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.36x = 7,006.28 × 1,383.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.36x = 9,694,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,694,617.75/4,671.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.33

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