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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.60, 7,484.40 and 4,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.60, 7,484.40 and 4,114.80 is: 6,172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.60 : 7,484.40 = 4,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.60/7,484.40 = 4,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.60x = 7,484.40 × 4,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.60x = 30,796,809.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,796,809.12/4,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.20

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