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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.63, 7,084.34 and 3,406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.63, 7,084.34 and 3,406.14 is: 5,106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.63 : 7,084.34 = 3,406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.63/7,084.34 = 3,406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.63x = 7,084.34 × 3,406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.63x = 24,130,253.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,130,253.85/4,725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.25

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