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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.20, 7,489.20 and 4,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.20, 7,489.20 and 4,269.20 is: 6,396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.20 : 7,489.20 = 4,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.20/7,489.20 = 4,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.20x = 7,489.20 × 4,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.20x = 31,972,892.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,972,892.64/4,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.88

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