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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,866.36, 6,711.99 and 3,354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,866.36, 6,711.99 and 3,354.41 is: 4,626.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,866.36 : 6,711.99 = 3,354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,866.36/6,711.99 = 3,354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,866.36x = 6,711.99 × 3,354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,866.36x = 22,514,780.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,514,780.01/4,866.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.61

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