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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.61, 7,026.35 and 3,394.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.61, 7,026.35 and 3,394.71 is: 5,093.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.61 : 7,026.35 = 3,394.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.61/7,026.35 = 3,394.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.61x = 7,026.35 × 3,394.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.61x = 23,852,403.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,852,403.63/4,682.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.83

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