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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,712.52, 7,068.96 and 2,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,712.52, 7,068.96 and 2,371.26 is: 3,556.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,712.52 : 7,068.96 = 2,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,712.52/7,068.96 = 2,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,712.52x = 7,068.96 × 2,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,712.52x = 16,762,342.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,762,342.09/4,712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.98

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