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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.06, 6,996.33 and 2,358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.06, 6,996.33 and 2,358.30 is: 3,534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.06 : 6,996.33 = 2,358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.06/6,996.33 = 2,358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.06x = 6,996.33 × 2,358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.06x = 16,499,445.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,499,445.04/4,668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.54

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