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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,923.94, 7,355.46 and 4,429.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,923.94, 7,355.46 and 4,429.59 is: 6,616.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,923.94 : 7,355.46 = 4,429.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,923.94/7,355.46 = 4,429.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,923.94x = 7,355.46 × 4,429.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,923.94x = 32,581,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,581,636.17/4,923.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,616.99

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