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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,713.95, 7,060.07 and 2,629.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,713.95, 7,060.07 and 2,629.34 is: 3,937.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,713.95 : 7,060.07 = 2,629.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,713.95/7,060.07 = 2,629.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,713.95x = 7,060.07 × 2,629.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,713.95x = 18,563,276.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,563,276.01/4,713.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.95

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