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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.64, 7,393.48 and 4,727.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.64, 7,393.48 and 4,727.54 is: 7,043.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.64 : 7,393.48 = 4,727.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.64/7,393.48 = 4,727.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.64x = 7,393.48 × 4,727.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.64x = 34,952,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,952,972.44/4,962.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.22

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