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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.47, 7,068.33 and 1,424.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.47, 7,068.33 and 1,424.35 is: 2,136.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.47 : 7,068.33 = 1,424.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.47/7,068.33 = 1,424.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.47x = 7,068.33 × 1,424.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.47x = 10,067,784.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,067,784.67/4,711.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.87

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