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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,715.07, 7,063.35 and 2,372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,715.07, 7,063.35 and 2,372.25 is: 3,553.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,715.07 : 7,063.35 = 2,372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,715.07/7,063.35 = 2,372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,715.07x = 7,063.35 × 2,372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,715.07x = 16,756,032.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,756,032.04/4,715.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.72

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