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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.26, 7,457.88 and 4,443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.26, 7,457.88 and 4,443.68 is: 6,631.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.26 : 7,457.88 = 4,443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.26/7,457.88 = 4,443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.26x = 7,457.88 × 4,443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.26x = 33,140,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,140,432.20/4,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,631.72

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