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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.96, 7,051.86 and 4,011.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.96, 7,051.86 and 4,011.12 is: 6,004.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.96 : 7,051.86 = 4,011.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.96/7,051.86 = 4,011.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.96x = 7,051.86 × 4,011.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.96x = 28,285,856.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,285,856.68/4,710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.27

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