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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.91, 6,897.27 and 3,366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.91, 6,897.27 and 3,366.45 is: 5,052.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.91 : 6,897.27 = 3,366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.91/6,897.27 = 3,366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.91x = 6,897.27 × 3,366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.91x = 23,219,314.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,219,314.59/4,595.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.17

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