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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.40, 7,464.30 and 4,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.40, 7,464.30 and 4,436.20 is: 6,644.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.40 : 7,464.30 = 4,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.40/7,464.30 = 4,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.40x = 7,464.30 × 4,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.40x = 33,113,127.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,113,127.66/4,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,644.69

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