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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,713.93, 7,073.55 and 4,342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,713.93, 7,073.55 and 4,342.14 is: 6,515.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,713.93 : 7,073.55 = 4,342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,713.93/7,073.55 = 4,342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,713.93x = 7,073.55 × 4,342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,713.93x = 30,714,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,714,344.40/4,713.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,515.66

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