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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,681.35, 6,991.66 and 4,241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,681.35, 6,991.66 and 4,241.72 is: 6,335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,681.35 : 6,991.66 = 4,241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,681.35/6,991.66 = 4,241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,681.35x = 6,991.66 × 4,241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,681.35x = 29,656,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,656,664.06/4,681.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.07

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