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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.34, 6,851.78 and 3,075.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.34, 6,851.78 and 3,075.95 is: 4,243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.34 : 6,851.78 = 3,075.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.34/6,851.78 = 3,075.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.34x = 6,851.78 × 3,075.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.34x = 21,075,683.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,075,683.05/4,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.71

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