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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.70, 7,489.05 and 4,020.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.70, 7,489.05 and 4,020.70 is: 6,031.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.70 : 7,489.05 = 4,020.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.70/7,489.05 = 4,020.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.70x = 7,489.05 × 4,020.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.70x = 30,111,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,111,223.34/4,992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.05

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