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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,677.21, 7,015.68 and 4,161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,677.21, 7,015.68 and 4,161.92 is: 6,242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,677.21 : 7,015.68 = 4,161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,677.21/7,015.68 = 4,161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,677.21x = 7,015.68 × 4,161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,677.21x = 29,198,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,198,663.83/4,677.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.75

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