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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,679.62, 7,016.55 and 4,236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,679.62, 7,016.55 and 4,236.10 is: 6,351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,679.62 : 7,016.55 = 4,236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,679.62/7,016.55 = 4,236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,679.62x = 7,016.55 × 4,236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,679.62x = 29,722,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,722,807.46/4,679.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,351.54

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