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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,800.68, 7,171.47 and 3,473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,800.68, 7,171.47 and 3,473.08 is: 5,188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,800.68 : 7,171.47 = 3,473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,800.68/7,171.47 = 3,473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,800.68x = 7,171.47 × 3,473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,800.68x = 24,907,071.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,907,071.10/4,800.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.23

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