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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,699.61, 7,056.91 and 4,117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,699.61, 7,056.91 and 4,117.32 is: 6,182.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,699.61 : 7,056.91 = 4,117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,699.61/7,056.91 = 4,117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,699.61x = 7,056.91 × 4,117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,699.61x = 29,055,556.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,055,556.68/4,699.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,182.55

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