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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.70, 6,843.23 and 3,707.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.70, 6,843.23 and 3,707.25 is: 5,107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.70 : 6,843.23 = 3,707.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.70/6,843.23 = 3,707.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.70x = 6,843.23 × 3,707.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.70x = 25,369,545.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,369,545.88/4,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.93

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