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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.02, 6,865.46 and 3,704.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.02, 6,865.46 and 3,704.58 is: 5,112.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.02 : 6,865.46 = 3,704.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.02/6,865.46 = 3,704.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.02x = 6,865.46 × 3,704.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.02x = 25,433,645.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,433,645.81/4,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,112.27

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