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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.58, 7,462.26 and 4,665.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.58, 7,462.26 and 4,665.06 is: 6,964.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.58 : 7,462.26 = 4,665.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.58/7,462.26 = 4,665.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.58x = 7,462.26 × 4,665.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.58x = 34,811,890.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,811,890.64/4,998.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,964.36

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