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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.96, 6,445.04 and 2,994.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.96, 6,445.04 and 2,994.52 is: 4,130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.96 : 6,445.04 = 2,994.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.96/6,445.04 = 2,994.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.96x = 6,445.04 × 2,994.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.96x = 19,299,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,299,801.18/4,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.10

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