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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,557.70, 6,836.55 and 3,981.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,557.70, 6,836.55 and 3,981.70 is: 5,972.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,557.70 : 6,836.55 = 3,981.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,557.70/6,836.55 = 3,981.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,557.70x = 6,836.55 × 3,981.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,557.70x = 27,221,091.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,221,091.14/4,557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,972.55

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