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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.68, 7,066.13 and 1,423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.68, 7,066.13 and 1,423.76 is: 2,135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.68 : 7,066.13 = 1,423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.68/7,066.13 = 1,423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.68x = 7,066.13 × 1,423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.68x = 10,060,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,060,430.80/4,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.67

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