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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,707.38, 7,026.69 and 4,364.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,707.38, 7,026.69 and 4,364.75 is: 6,515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,707.38 : 7,026.69 = 4,364.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,707.38/7,026.69 = 4,364.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,707.38x = 7,026.69 × 4,364.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,707.38x = 30,669,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,669,745.18/4,707.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,515.25

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