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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.42, 6,895.89 and 4,774.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.42, 6,895.89 and 4,774.98 is: 6,590.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.42 : 6,895.89 = 4,774.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.42/6,895.89 = 4,774.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.42x = 6,895.89 × 4,774.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.42x = 32,927,736.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,927,736.83/4,996.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.27

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