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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.55, 6,905.12 and 4,098.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.55, 6,905.12 and 4,098.85 is: 5,664.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.55 : 6,905.12 = 4,098.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.55/6,905.12 = 4,098.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.55x = 6,905.12 × 4,098.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.55x = 28,303,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,303,044.10/4,996.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.52

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