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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.35, 6,882.96 and 4,113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.35, 6,882.96 and 4,113.63 is: 5,663.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.35 : 6,882.96 = 4,113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.35/6,882.96 = 4,113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.35x = 6,882.96 × 4,113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.35x = 28,313,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,313,950.74/4,999.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.53

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