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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.29, 7,477.97 and 4,449.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.29, 7,477.97 and 4,449.54 is: 6,659.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.29 : 7,477.97 = 4,449.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.29/7,477.97 = 4,449.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.29x = 7,477.97 × 4,449.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.29x = 33,273,526.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,273,526.63/4,996.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.65

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