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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.87, 6,420.96 and 3,713.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.87, 6,420.96 and 3,713.43 is: 5,106.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.87 : 6,420.96 = 3,713.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.87/6,420.96 = 3,713.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.87x = 6,420.96 × 3,713.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.87x = 23,843,785.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,843,785.49/4,668.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.97

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