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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.33, 6,430.68 and 3,337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.33, 6,430.68 and 3,337.73 is: 4,599.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.33 : 6,430.68 = 3,337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.33/6,430.68 = 3,337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.33x = 6,430.68 × 3,337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.33x = 21,463,853.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,463,853.00/4,666.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.73

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