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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.70, 7,498.35 and 4,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.70, 7,498.35 and 4,266.10 is: 6,403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.70 : 7,498.35 = 4,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.70/7,498.35 = 4,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.70x = 7,498.35 × 4,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.70x = 31,988,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,988,710.94/4,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.25

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