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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.66, 7,018.86 and 4,124.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.66, 7,018.86 and 4,124.37 is: 6,150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.66 : 7,018.86 = 4,124.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.66/7,018.86 = 4,124.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.66x = 7,018.86 × 4,124.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.66x = 28,948,375.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,948,375.62/4,706.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.51

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