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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.29, 7,003.72 and 4,191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.29, 7,003.72 and 4,191.94 is: 6,280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.29 : 7,003.72 = 4,191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.29/7,003.72 = 4,191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.29x = 7,003.72 × 4,191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.29x = 29,359,154.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,359,154.58/4,674.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,280.98

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