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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,712.46, 7,063.20 and 2,109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,712.46, 7,063.20 and 2,109.96 is: 3,162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,712.46 : 7,063.20 = 2,109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,712.46/7,063.20 = 2,109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,712.46x = 7,063.20 × 2,109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,712.46x = 14,903,069.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,903,069.47/4,712.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.48

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