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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.70, 7,499.55 and 4,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.70, 7,499.55 and 4,027.70 is: 6,041.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.70 : 7,499.55 = 4,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.70/7,499.55 = 4,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.70x = 7,499.55 × 4,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.70x = 30,205,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,205,937.54/4,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.55

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