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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.44, 7,468.02 and 3,703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.44, 7,468.02 and 3,703.44 is: 5,532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.44 : 7,468.02 = 3,703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.44/7,468.02 = 3,703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.44x = 7,468.02 × 3,703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.44x = 27,657,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,657,363.99/4,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.09

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