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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.57, 6,845.94 and 3,279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.57, 6,845.94 and 3,279.06 is: 4,525.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.57 : 6,845.94 = 3,279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.57/6,845.94 = 3,279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.57x = 6,845.94 × 3,279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.57x = 22,448,248.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,448,248.02/4,960.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.34

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