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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.26, 6,901.72 and 3,010.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.26, 6,901.72 and 3,010.26 is: 4,155.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.26 : 6,901.72 = 3,010.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.26/6,901.72 = 3,010.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.26x = 6,901.72 × 3,010.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.26x = 20,775,971.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,775,971.65/4,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.81

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