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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.96, 7,407.12 and 4,478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.96, 7,407.12 and 4,478.08 is: 6,735.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.96 : 7,407.12 = 4,478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.96/7,407.12 = 4,478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.96x = 7,407.12 × 4,478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.96x = 33,169,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,169,675.93/4,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,735.01

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