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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.70, 7,094.55 and 4,244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.70, 7,094.55 and 4,244.90 is: 6,367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.70 : 7,094.55 = 4,244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.70/7,094.55 = 4,244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.70x = 7,094.55 × 4,244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.70x = 30,115,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,115,655.30/4,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.35

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