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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.26, 7,001.91 and 3,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.26, 7,001.91 and 3,027.96 is: 4,537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.26 : 7,001.91 = 3,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.26/7,001.91 = 3,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.26x = 7,001.91 × 3,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.26x = 21,201,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201,503.40/4,672.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.74

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