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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.08, 7,419.36 and 4,662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.08, 7,419.36 and 4,662.08 is: 6,987.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.08 : 7,419.36 = 4,662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.08/7,419.36 = 4,662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.08x = 7,419.36 × 4,662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.08x = 34,589,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,589,649.87/4,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,987.70

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