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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.62, 7,451.29 and 4,422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.62, 7,451.29 and 4,422.60 is: 6,635.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.62 : 7,451.29 = 4,422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.62/7,451.29 = 4,422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.62x = 7,451.29 × 4,422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.62x = 32,954,080.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,954,080.68/4,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.12

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