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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.96, 7,027.97 and 4,196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.96, 7,027.97 and 4,196.88 is: 6,290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.96 : 7,027.97 = 4,196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.96/7,027.97 = 4,196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.96x = 7,027.97 × 4,196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.96x = 29,495,525.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,495,525.75/4,688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,290.43

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