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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.41, 7,013.10 and 3,702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.41, 7,013.10 and 3,702.20 is: 5,553.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.41 : 7,013.10 = 3,702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.41/7,013.10 = 3,702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.41x = 7,013.10 × 3,702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.41x = 25,963,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,963,863.75/4,675.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.28

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