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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,713.72, 7,067.38 and 2,214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,713.72, 7,067.38 and 2,214.04 is: 3,319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,713.72 : 7,067.38 = 2,214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,713.72/7,067.38 = 2,214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,713.72x = 7,067.38 × 2,214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,713.72x = 15,647,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,647,462.02/4,713.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.56

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