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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.36, 7,011.66 and 2,078.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.36, 7,011.66 and 2,078.12 is: 3,117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.36 : 7,011.66 = 2,078.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.36/7,011.66 = 2,078.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.36x = 7,011.66 × 2,078.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.36x = 14,571,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,571,070.88/4,673.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.90

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