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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.60, 7,059.90 and 4,274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.60, 7,059.90 and 4,274.60 is: 6,411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.60 : 7,059.90 = 4,274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.60/7,059.90 = 4,274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.60x = 7,059.90 × 4,274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.60x = 30,178,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,178,248.54/4,706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,411.90

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