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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,986.66, 7,452.95 and 4,592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,986.66, 7,452.95 and 4,592.60 is: 6,863.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,986.66 : 7,452.95 = 4,592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,986.66/7,452.95 = 4,592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,986.66x = 7,452.95 × 4,592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,986.66x = 34,228,380.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,228,380.91/4,986.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,863.99

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