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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.59, 7,421.01 and 4,493.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.59, 7,421.01 and 4,493.63 is: 6,764.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.59 : 7,421.01 = 4,493.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.59/7,421.01 = 4,493.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.59x = 7,421.01 × 4,493.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.59x = 33,347,273.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,347,273.17/4,929.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.72

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