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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.60, 7,464.18 and 4,995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.60, 7,464.18 and 4,995.60 is: 7,464.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.60 : 7,464.18 = 4,995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.60/7,464.18 = 4,995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.60x = 7,464.18 × 4,995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.60x = 37,288,057.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,288,057.61/4,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.18

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