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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,986.70, 7,480.05 and 4,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,986.70, 7,480.05 and 4,014.70 is: 6,022.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,986.70 : 7,480.05 = 4,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,986.70/7,480.05 = 4,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,986.70x = 7,480.05 × 4,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,986.70x = 30,030,156.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,030,156.74/4,986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.05

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