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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,695.14, 7,039.74 and 3,999.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,695.14, 7,039.74 and 3,999.08 is: 5,996.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,695.14 : 7,039.74 = 3,999.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,695.14/7,039.74 = 3,999.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,695.14x = 7,039.74 × 3,999.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,695.14x = 28,152,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,152,483.44/4,695.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.09

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