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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.37, 7,019.61 and 4,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.37, 7,019.61 and 4,159.68 is: 6,244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.37 : 7,019.61 = 4,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.37/7,019.61 = 4,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.37x = 7,019.61 × 4,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.37x = 29,199,331.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,199,331.32/4,676.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.02

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