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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.20, 7,449.48 and 4,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.20, 7,449.48 and 4,098.96 is: 6,148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.20 : 7,449.48 = 4,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.20/7,449.48 = 4,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.20x = 7,449.48 × 4,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.20x = 30,535,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,535,120.54/4,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.59

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