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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.20, 7,017.42 and 4,095.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.20, 7,017.42 and 4,095.82 is: 6,138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.20 : 7,017.42 = 4,095.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.20/7,017.42 = 4,095.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.20x = 7,017.42 × 4,095.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.20x = 28,742,089.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,742,089.18/4,682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.59

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