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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.28, 7,061.89 and 4,674.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.28, 7,061.89 and 4,674.11 is: 6,957.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.28 : 7,061.89 = 4,674.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.28/7,061.89 = 4,674.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.28x = 7,061.89 × 4,674.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.28x = 33,008,050.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,008,050.67/4,744.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.44

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