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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.67, 6,891.74 and 3,105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.67, 6,891.74 and 3,105.32 is: 4,287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.67 : 6,891.74 = 3,105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.67/6,891.74 = 3,105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.67x = 6,891.74 × 3,105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.67x = 21,401,008.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401,008.07/4,991.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.34

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