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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664, 6,997.08 and 3,363.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664, 6,997.08 and 3,363.14 is: 5,045.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664 : 6,997.08 = 3,363.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664/6,997.08 = 3,363.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664x = 6,997.08 × 3,363.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664x = 23,532,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,532,159.63/4,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.49

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