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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,716.72, 7,055.56 and 4,289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,716.72, 7,055.56 and 4,289.04 is: 6,415.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,716.72 : 7,055.56 = 4,289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,716.72/7,055.56 = 4,289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,716.72x = 7,055.56 × 4,289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,716.72x = 30,261,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,261,579.06/4,716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,415.81

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