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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.72, 7,349.76 and 4,304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.72, 7,349.76 and 4,304.64 is: 6,421.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.72 : 7,349.76 = 4,304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.72/7,349.76 = 4,304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.72x = 7,349.76 × 4,304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.72x = 31,638,070.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,638,070.89/4,926.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,421.73

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