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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.36, 6,998.24 and 3,974.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.36, 6,998.24 and 3,974.18 is: 5,955.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.36 : 6,998.24 = 3,974.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.36/6,998.24 = 3,974.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.36x = 6,998.24 × 3,974.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.36x = 27,812,265.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,812,265.44/4,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.06

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