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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.06, 6,706.16 and 2,735.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.06, 6,706.16 and 2,735.28 is: 3,774.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.06 : 6,706.16 = 2,735.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.06/6,706.16 = 2,735.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.06x = 6,706.16 × 2,735.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.06x = 18,343,225.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,343,225.32/4,860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.28

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