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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,722.71, 7,069.49 and 4,022.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,722.71, 7,069.49 and 4,022.87 is: 6,021.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,722.71 : 7,069.49 = 4,022.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,722.71/7,069.49 = 4,022.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,722.71x = 7,069.49 × 4,022.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,722.71x = 28,439,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,439,619.12/4,722.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.89

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