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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.70, 6,960.43 and 3,870.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.70, 6,960.43 and 3,870.68 is: 5,799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.70 : 6,960.43 = 3,870.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.70/6,960.43 = 3,870.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.70x = 6,960.43 × 3,870.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.70x = 26,941,597.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,941,597.19/4,645.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,799.25

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