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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.43, 6,997.53 and 3,110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.43, 6,997.53 and 3,110.09 is: 4,669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.43 : 6,997.53 = 3,110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.43/6,997.53 = 3,110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.43x = 6,997.53 × 3,110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.43x = 21,762,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,762,948.08/4,660.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.73

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