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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.61, 7,483.68 and 3,430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.61, 7,483.68 and 3,430.44 is: 5,134.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.61 : 7,483.68 = 3,430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.61/7,483.68 = 3,430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.61x = 7,483.68 × 3,430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.61x = 25,672,315.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,672,315.22/4,999.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,134.86

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