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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.52, 7,014.62 and 1,213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.52, 7,014.62 and 1,213.76 is: 1,820.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.52 : 7,014.62 = 1,213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.52/7,014.62 = 1,213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.52x = 7,014.62 × 1,213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.52x = 8,514,065.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,514,065.17/4,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.60

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