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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.41, 7,426.97 and 4,406.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.41, 7,426.97 and 4,406.39 is: 6,610.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.41 : 7,426.97 = 4,406.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.41/7,426.97 = 4,406.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.41x = 7,426.97 × 4,406.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.41x = 32,726,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,726,067.17/4,950.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.79

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