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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.68, 6,902.46 and 3,323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.68, 6,902.46 and 3,323.34 is: 4,588.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.68 : 6,902.46 = 3,323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.68/6,902.46 = 3,323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.68x = 6,902.46 × 3,323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.68x = 22,939,221.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939,221.42/4,999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.14

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