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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.04, 6,483.97 and 3,021.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.04, 6,483.97 and 3,021.14 is: 4,167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.04 : 6,483.97 = 3,021.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.04/6,483.97 = 3,021.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.04x = 6,483.97 × 3,021.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.04x = 19,588,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,588,941.15/4,700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.82

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