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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.31, 6,996.24 and 3,879.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.31, 6,996.24 and 3,879.09 is: 5,819.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.31 : 6,996.24 = 3,879.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.31/6,996.24 = 3,879.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.31x = 6,996.24 × 3,879.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.31x = 27,139,044.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,139,044.62/4,663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,819.70

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