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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.76, 6,996.90 and 3,430.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.76, 6,996.90 and 3,430.36 is: 5,140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.76 : 6,996.90 = 3,430.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.76/6,996.90 = 3,430.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.76x = 6,996.90 × 3,430.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.76x = 24,001,885.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,001,885.88/4,668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.96

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