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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.80, 7,492.80 and 4,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.80, 7,492.80 and 4,004.16 is: 6,011.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.80 : 7,492.80 = 4,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.80/7,492.80 = 4,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.80x = 7,492.80 × 4,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.80x = 30,002,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,002,370.05/4,990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.54

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