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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.59, 7,429.54 and 4,468.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.59, 7,429.54 and 4,468.92 is: 6,693.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.59 : 7,429.54 = 4,468.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.59/7,429.54 = 4,468.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.59x = 7,429.54 × 4,468.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.59x = 33,202,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,202,019.90/4,960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,693.16

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