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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.63, 7,068.61 and 3,327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.63, 7,068.61 and 3,327.68 is: 4,992.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.63 : 7,068.61 = 3,327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.63/7,068.61 = 3,327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.63x = 7,068.61 × 3,327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.63x = 23,522,072.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,522,072.12/4,711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.34

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