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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.72, 7,264.64 and 4,570.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.72, 7,264.64 and 4,570.70 is: 6,852.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.72 : 7,264.64 = 4,570.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.72/7,264.64 = 4,570.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.72x = 7,264.64 × 4,570.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.72x = 33,204,490.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,204,490.05/4,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.33

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