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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.98, 7,479 and 4,450.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.98, 7,479 and 4,450.23 is: 6,660.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.98 : 7,479 = 4,450.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.98/7,479 = 4,450.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.98x = 7,479 × 4,450.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.98x = 33,283,270.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,283,270.17/4,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.68

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