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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.40, 7,482.90 and 4,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.40, 7,482.90 and 4,416.20 is: 6,609.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.40 : 7,482.90 = 4,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.40/7,482.90 = 4,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.40x = 7,482.90 × 4,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.40x = 33,045,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,045,982.98/4,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,609.99

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