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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.70, 7,490.55 and 4,191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.70, 7,490.55 and 4,191.80 is: 6,287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.70 : 7,490.55 = 4,191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.70/7,490.55 = 4,191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.70x = 7,490.55 × 4,191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.70x = 31,398,887.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,398,887.49/4,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.70

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