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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.67, 6,949.89 and 4,338.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.67, 6,949.89 and 4,338.74 is: 6,511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.67 : 6,949.89 = 4,338.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.67/6,949.89 = 4,338.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.67x = 6,949.89 × 4,338.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.67x = 30,153,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,153,765.74/4,630.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,511.75

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