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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.16, 7,035.58 and 4,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.16, 7,035.58 and 4,055.06 is: 6,055.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.16 : 7,035.58 = 4,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.16/7,035.58 = 4,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.16x = 7,035.58 × 4,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.16x = 28,529,699.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,529,699.03/4,711.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.77

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