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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.08, 6,891.28 and 3,224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.08, 6,891.28 and 3,224.54 is: 4,451.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.08 : 6,891.28 = 3,224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.08/6,891.28 = 3,224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.08x = 6,891.28 × 3,224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.08x = 22,221,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,221,217.18/4,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.30

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