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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.31, 6,997.74 and 3,880.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.31, 6,997.74 and 3,880.09 is: 5,821.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.31 : 6,997.74 = 3,880.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.31/6,997.74 = 3,880.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.31x = 6,997.74 × 3,880.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.31x = 27,151,861.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,151,861.00/4,664.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.20

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