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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,974.69, 6,861.94 and 3,697.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,974.69, 6,861.94 and 3,697.43 is: 5,100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,974.69 : 6,861.94 = 3,697.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,974.69/6,861.94 = 3,697.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,974.69x = 6,861.94 × 3,697.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,974.69x = 25,371,550.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,371,550.73/4,974.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,100.13

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