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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,712.99, 7,070.39 and 2,635.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,712.99, 7,070.39 and 2,635.94 is: 3,954.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,712.99 : 7,070.39 = 2,635.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,712.99/7,070.39 = 2,635.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,712.99x = 7,070.39 × 2,635.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,712.99x = 18,637,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,637,138.20/4,712.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.42

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