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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.60, 7,008.90 and 4,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.60, 7,008.90 and 4,640.20 is: 6,960.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.60 : 7,008.90 = 4,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.60/7,008.90 = 4,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.60x = 7,008.90 × 4,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.60x = 32,522,697.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,522,697.78/4,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.30

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