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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.38, 7,073.91 and 3,336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.38, 7,073.91 and 3,336.57 is: 5,006.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.38 : 7,073.91 = 3,336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.38/7,073.91 = 3,336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.38x = 7,073.91 × 3,336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.38x = 23,602,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,602,595.89/4,714.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.51

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