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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,713.39, 7,059.23 and 2,628.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,713.39, 7,059.23 and 2,628.77 is: 3,937.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,713.39 : 7,059.23 = 2,628.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,713.39/7,059.23 = 2,628.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,713.39x = 7,059.23 × 2,628.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,713.39x = 18,557,043.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,557,043.61/4,713.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.09

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