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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.93, 7,394.69 and 4,687.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.93, 7,394.69 and 4,687.06 is: 7,037.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.93 : 7,394.69 = 4,687.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.93/7,394.69 = 4,687.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.93x = 7,394.69 × 4,687.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.93x = 34,659,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,659,355.71/4,924.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,037.53

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