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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.29, 7,451.97 and 4,439.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.29, 7,451.97 and 4,439.72 is: 6,625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.29 : 7,451.97 = 4,439.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.29/7,451.97 = 4,439.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.29x = 7,451.97 × 4,439.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.29x = 33,084,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,084,622.99/4,993.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,625.82

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