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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.70, 7,487.55 and 4,116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.70, 7,487.55 and 4,116.90 is: 6,175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.70 : 7,487.55 = 4,116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.70/7,487.55 = 4,116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.70x = 7,487.55 × 4,116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.70x = 30,825,494.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,825,494.60/4,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.35

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