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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,712.07, 7,059.05 and 2,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,712.07, 7,059.05 and 2,369.32 is: 3,549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,712.07 : 7,059.05 = 2,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,712.07/7,059.05 = 2,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,712.07x = 7,059.05 × 2,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,712.07x = 16,725,127.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,725,127.74/4,712.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.42

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