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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.32, 7,009.98 and 1,386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.32, 7,009.98 and 1,386.16 is: 2,079.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.32 : 7,009.98 = 1,386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.32/7,009.98 = 1,386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.32x = 7,009.98 × 1,386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.32x = 9,716,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,716,953.88/4,673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.24

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