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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.44, 7,480.89 and 3,433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.44, 7,480.89 and 3,433.14 is: 5,140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.44 : 7,480.89 = 3,433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.44/7,480.89 = 3,433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.44x = 7,480.89 × 3,433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.44x = 25,682,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,682,942.69/4,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.25

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