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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.60, 7,499.40 and 3,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.60, 7,499.40 and 3,347.20 is: 5,020.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.60 : 7,499.40 = 3,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.60/7,499.40 = 3,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.60x = 7,499.40 × 3,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.60x = 25,101,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,101,991.68/4,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.80

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