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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.39, 7,440.19 and 4,672.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.39, 7,440.19 and 4,672.17 is: 7,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.39 : 7,440.19 = 4,672.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.39/7,440.19 = 4,672.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.39x = 7,440.19 × 4,672.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.39x = 34,761,820.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,761,820.83/4,952.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.21

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