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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.79, 7,103.97 and 4,042.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.79, 7,103.97 and 4,042.89 is: 6,069.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.79 : 7,103.97 = 4,042.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.79/7,103.97 = 4,042.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.79x = 7,103.97 × 4,042.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.79x = 28,720,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,720,513.54/4,731.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,069.69

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