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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.08, 6,895.02 and 3,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.08, 6,895.02 and 3,424.60 is: 4,725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.08 : 6,895.02 = 3,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.08/6,895.02 = 3,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.08x = 6,895.02 × 3,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.08x = 23,612,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,612,685.49/4,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.30

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