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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.61, 6,996.93 and 3,841.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.61, 6,996.93 and 3,841.17 is: 5,761.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.61 : 6,996.93 = 3,841.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.61/6,996.93 = 3,841.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.61x = 6,996.93 × 3,841.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.61x = 26,876,397.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,876,397.61/4,664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,761.77

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