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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.44, 7,011.96 and 4,172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.44, 7,011.96 and 4,172.06 is: 6,239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.44 : 7,011.96 = 4,172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.44/7,011.96 = 4,172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.44x = 7,011.96 × 4,172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.44x = 29,254,317.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,254,317.84/4,688.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,239.67

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