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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,681.48, 7,016.32 and 4,095.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,681.48, 7,016.32 and 4,095.09 is: 6,137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,681.48 : 7,016.32 = 4,095.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,681.48/7,016.32 = 4,095.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,681.48x = 7,016.32 × 4,095.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,681.48x = 28,732,461.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,732,461.87/4,681.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,137.47

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