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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.74, 6,940.26 and 4,254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.74, 6,940.26 and 4,254.93 is: 6,397.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.74 : 6,940.26 = 4,254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.74/6,940.26 = 4,254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.74x = 6,940.26 × 4,254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.74x = 29,530,320.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,530,320.48/4,615.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.74

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