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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.48, 7,016.16 and 4,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.48, 7,016.16 and 4,237.60 is: 6,359.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.48 : 7,016.16 = 4,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.48/7,016.16 = 4,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.48x = 7,016.16 × 4,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.48x = 29,731,679.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,731,679.62/4,675.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,359.06

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