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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.84, 7,498.22 and 3,904.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.84, 7,498.22 and 3,904.08 is: 5,856.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.84 : 7,498.22 = 3,904.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.84/7,498.22 = 3,904.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.84x = 7,498.22 × 3,904.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.84x = 29,273,631.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,273,631.22/4,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.08

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