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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.72, 6,996.50 and 3,741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.72, 6,996.50 and 3,741.24 is: 5,604.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.72 : 6,996.50 = 3,741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.72/6,996.50 = 3,741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.72x = 6,996.50 × 3,741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.72x = 26,175,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,175,585.66/4,670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.19

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