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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.70, 6,824.35 and 3,691.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.70, 6,824.35 and 3,691.71 is: 5,084.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.70 : 6,824.35 = 3,691.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.70/6,824.35 = 3,691.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.70x = 6,824.35 × 3,691.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.70x = 25,193,525.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,193,525.75/4,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.77

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