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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.14, 7,057.98 and 2,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.14, 7,057.98 and 2,368.44 is: 3,548.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.14 : 7,057.98 = 2,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.14/7,057.98 = 2,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.14x = 7,057.98 × 2,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.14x = 16,716,402.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,716,402.15/4,711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.27

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