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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.36, 7,010.16 and 2,077.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.36, 7,010.16 and 2,077.12 is: 3,116.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.36 : 7,010.16 = 2,077.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.36/7,010.16 = 2,077.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.36x = 7,010.16 × 2,077.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.36x = 14,560,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,560,943.54/4,672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.40

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