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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,802.16, 7,161.76 and 4,690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,802.16, 7,161.76 and 4,690.40 is: 6,995.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,802.16 : 7,161.76 = 4,690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,802.16/7,161.76 = 4,690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,802.16x = 7,161.76 × 4,690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,802.16x = 33,591,519.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,591,519.10/4,802.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.09

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