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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.83, 6,697.99 and 3,662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.83, 6,697.99 and 3,662.70 is: 5,052.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.83 : 6,697.99 = 3,662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.83/6,697.99 = 3,662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.83x = 6,697.99 × 3,662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.83x = 24,532,727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532,727.97/4,855.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.22

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