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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,964.58, 10,449.60 and 3,066.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,964.58, 10,449.60 and 3,066.26 is: 4,600.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,964.58 : 10,449.60 = 3,066.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,964.58/10,449.60 = 3,066.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,964.58x = 10,449.60 × 3,066.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,964.58x = 32,041,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,041,190.50/6,964.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.59

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