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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.44, 7,444.26 and 3,998.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.44, 7,444.26 and 3,998.16 is: 6,000.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.44 : 7,444.26 = 3,998.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.44/7,444.26 = 3,998.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.44x = 7,444.26 × 3,998.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.44x = 29,763,342.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,763,342.56/4,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,000.14

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