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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.80, 7,499.70 and 4,438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.80, 7,499.70 and 4,438.20 is: 6,657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.80 : 7,499.70 = 4,438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.80/7,499.70 = 4,438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.80x = 7,499.70 × 4,438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.80x = 33,285,168.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,285,168.54/4,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.30

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