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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,694.95, 6,444.51 and 4,151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,694.95, 6,444.51 and 4,151.94 is: 5,699.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,694.95 : 6,444.51 = 4,151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,694.95/6,444.51 = 4,151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,694.95x = 6,444.51 × 4,151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,694.95x = 26,757,218.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,757,218.85/4,694.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.15

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