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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,704.30, 7,023.69 and 4,237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,704.30, 7,023.69 and 4,237.74 is: 6,327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,704.30 : 7,023.69 = 4,237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,704.30/7,023.69 = 4,237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,704.30x = 7,023.69 × 4,237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,704.30x = 29,764,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,764,572.06/4,704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,327.10

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