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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.28, 6,900.66 and 3,954.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.28, 6,900.66 and 3,954.24 is: 5,463.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.28 : 6,900.66 = 3,954.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.28/6,900.66 = 3,954.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.28x = 6,900.66 × 3,954.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.28x = 27,286,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,286,865.80/4,994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,463.62

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