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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.96, 7,073.34 and 2,635.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.96, 7,073.34 and 2,635.02 is: 3,956.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.96 : 7,073.34 = 2,635.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.96/7,073.34 = 2,635.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.96x = 7,073.34 × 2,635.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.96x = 18,638,392.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,638,392.37/4,710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.39

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