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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,692.33, 7,004.88 and 4,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,692.33, 7,004.88 and 4,364.28 is: 6,515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,692.33 : 7,004.88 = 4,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,692.33/7,004.88 = 4,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,692.33x = 7,004.88 × 4,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,692.33x = 30,571,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,571,257.69/4,692.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,515.16

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