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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.16, 7,481.16 and 4,585.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.16, 7,481.16 and 4,585.92 is: 6,869.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.16 : 7,481.16 = 4,585.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.16/7,481.16 = 4,585.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.16x = 7,481.16 × 4,585.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.16x = 34,308,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,308,001.27/4,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.62

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