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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.48, 7,491.96 and 3,591.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.48, 7,491.96 and 3,591.33 is: 5,382.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.48 : 7,491.96 = 3,591.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.48/7,491.96 = 3,591.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.48x = 7,491.96 × 3,591.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.48x = 26,906,100.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,906,100.71/4,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.86

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