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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.43, 6,906.97 and 4,280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.43, 6,906.97 and 4,280.51 is: 5,914.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.43 : 6,906.97 = 4,280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.43/6,906.97 = 4,280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.43x = 6,906.97 × 4,280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.43x = 29,565,376.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,565,376.77/4,998.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,914.94

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