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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.96, 7,066.72 and 2,111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.96, 7,066.72 and 2,111.02 is: 3,167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.96 : 7,066.72 = 2,111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.96/7,066.72 = 2,111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.96x = 7,066.72 × 2,111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.96x = 14,917,987.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,917,987.25/4,709.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.33

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