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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.44, 7,132.68 and 4,629.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.44, 7,132.68 and 4,629.84 is: 6,899.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.44 : 7,132.68 = 4,629.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.44/7,132.68 = 4,629.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.44x = 7,132.68 × 4,629.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.44x = 33,023,167.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,023,167.17/4,786.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.32

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