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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.68, 7,061.76 and 2,111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.68, 7,061.76 and 2,111.76 is: 3,165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.68 : 7,061.76 = 2,111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.68/7,061.76 = 2,111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.68x = 7,061.76 × 2,111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.68x = 14,912,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,912,742.30/4,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.06

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