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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.23, 7,492.51 and 3,355.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.23, 7,492.51 and 3,355.21 is: 5,029.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.23 : 7,492.51 = 3,355.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.23/7,492.51 = 3,355.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.23x = 7,492.51 × 3,355.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.23x = 25,138,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,138,944.48/4,998.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.57

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