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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.93, 7,377.21 and 3,994.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.93, 7,377.21 and 3,994.17 is: 5,987.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.93 : 7,377.21 = 3,994.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.93/7,377.21 = 3,994.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.93x = 7,377.21 × 3,994.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.93x = 29,465,830.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,465,830.87/4,920.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,987.86

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