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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.31, 6,997.32 and 3,001.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.31, 6,997.32 and 3,001.59 is: 4,500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.31 : 6,997.32 = 3,001.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.31/6,997.32 = 3,001.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.31x = 6,997.32 × 3,001.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.31x = 21,003,085.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,003,085.74/4,667.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.04

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