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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.42, 7,413.44 and 4,658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.42, 7,413.44 and 4,658.62 is: 6,977.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.42 : 7,413.44 = 4,658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.42/7,413.44 = 4,658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.42x = 7,413.44 × 4,658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.42x = 34,536,399.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,536,399.85/4,949.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.87

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