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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.04, 6,501.44 and 2,942.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.04, 6,501.44 and 2,942.72 is: 4,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.04 : 6,501.44 = 2,942.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.04/6,501.44 = 2,942.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.04x = 6,501.44 × 2,942.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.04x = 19,131,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,131,917.52/4,711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.08

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