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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.70, 7,304.85 and 4,688.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.70, 7,304.85 and 4,688.70 is: 7,034.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.70 : 7,304.85 = 4,688.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.70/7,304.85 = 4,688.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.70x = 7,304.85 × 4,688.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.70x = 34,250,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,250,250.20/4,868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.78

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