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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.61, 7,482.18 and 3,429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.61, 7,482.18 and 3,429.44 is: 5,133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.61 : 7,482.18 = 3,429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.61/7,482.18 = 3,429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.61x = 7,482.18 × 3,429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.61x = 25,659,662.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,659,662.83/4,998.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.36

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