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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.41, 7,480.29 and 4,847.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.41, 7,480.29 and 4,847.59 is: 7,258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.41 : 7,480.29 = 4,847.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.41/7,480.29 = 4,847.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.41x = 7,480.29 × 4,847.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.41x = 36,261,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,261,360.30/4,995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,258.94

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