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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.80, 7,485.84 and 4,180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.80, 7,485.84 and 4,180.32 is: 6,262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.80 : 7,485.84 = 4,180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.80/7,485.84 = 4,180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.80x = 7,485.84 × 4,180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.80x = 31,293,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,293,206.67/4,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,262.65

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